Controller Accounting Ops

Overview

This role leads the corporate accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. The position partners with executive and senior leadership to provide strategic financial insights and drive process improvements across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and subject matter expertise across controllership, external reporting, finance, and business units.
• Direct accounting operations and policy for business units and corporate accounting.
• Maintain an appropriate control structure that supports the organization’s size, regulatory requirements, and SOX.
• Research and interpret accounting guidance for new and existing transactions; ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors and regulators.
• Drive ERP implementation and process transformation for scalability and efficiency.
• Recommend process improvements and assist with remediation plans.
• Collaborate on projects with cross-functional teams.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, collaborative team.

Key Competencies

• Regulatory, financial reporting, and GAAP expertise
• Audit and regulatory relationship management
• Process improvement and operational excellence
• ERP and finance systems enablement
• Policy and operational accounting leadership
• Team leadership and talent development
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication
• Strategic financial insight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in banking or financial services
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership and change management skills
• Experience with ERP systems and process transformation

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $106,100 - $214,600 per year
• Base salary reflects the compensation range applicable to all levels of the role across the United States; actual offers may vary based on responsibilities, relevant skills and professional experience, educational qualifications, and geographic location.
• Incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee assistance program

Location

United States