Overview
This role involves helping build and operate a regulated banking accounting function during a pivotal period of growth. As the bank is currently in its formation phase, the Bank Controller will play a central part in establishing foundational processes and leading day-to-day accounting operations.
Responsibilities
- Build and lead the bank accounting team by providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as the function is established.
- Oversee general ledger and daily operational accounting flows to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Manage integration of accounting systems and processes into the organization’s broader systems and processes.
- Develop and run the regulatory reporting function, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of required filings, including:
- FFIEC 041 Call Reports
- Part 363 Annual Reports
- Federal Reserve reporting
- Ensure complete and timely monthly reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies.
- Serve as a primary liaison with cross-functional teams to support effective service delivery under an Intercompany Program Agreement, while maintaining independent oversight required for a regulated banking entity.
- Coordinate the annual bank financial statement audit with external auditors.
- Evaluate, improve, and implement tools for accounting/reporting automation in partnership with engineering and product teams.
- Support financial analysis and other projects as required.
Requirements
- Accounting designation such as CPA or CA
- Minimum 10 years relevant experience in Accounting, Finance, or Treasury-related areas
- Minimum 5 years of people management experience
- Experience building tools and processes and scaling an accounting team in a similar industry
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting
- Proven experience in analysis, cash management, and modeling
- Extremely detail oriented and a natural critical thinker
- Strategic, goal driven, with a “can-do” attitude
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building and scaling accounting operations within a regulated environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay range (per year):
- $185,000 – $245,000 for CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT
- $164,000 – $224,000 for all other U.S. states
- Employees new to the organization typically start at the beginning of the pay range.
- Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include:
- Equity rewards
- Monthly stipends for health, wellness, and tech spending
- Benefits including 100% subsidized medical coverage and dental and vision for you and your dependents
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP): allows you to buy company stock at a discount
Location
- Remote-first with flexibility built in: Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment.
- Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work.
- All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.
- The organization considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for positions based in San Francisco or Los Angeles, as required by law.
Additional Information
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- The organization supports an inclusive interview process, including accommodations for candidates with disabilities.