Bank Controller

If you are an Accounting and Finance Professional with banking expertise and have 10+ years of experience either in A) a public accounting firm auditing Community and Small Regional Banks or B) are gainfully employed as an Assistant Controller, or a Controller in a privately held or publicly traded bank this could be a great opportunity for you.  Our firm, the Christian Wyatt Group specializes in accounting, finance, audit and risk roles at Community, Super Community, and Small Regional Banks all over the United States.

Our Client – is a growing multi-billion dollar financial services organization that is looking to add a Controller to their team.  Our client is a well-established organization and is doing quite well despite the current craziness in banking.  This is a newly created role and a unique position that with a ‘foot in the door’ could be the catalyst for a long successful career as the bank continues to grow.  The depth of bench strength in Accounting & Finance is strong, however they need a strong tactical, yet strategic Controller to run all aspects of Operational Accounting.

The Opportunity –The essence of the role includes being very well versed on US GAAP, General Ledger, A/R, A/P, Recons, Fixed Assets, Prepaid, etc. in a banking environment.  Our client needs a strong candidate that can drive process improvement, put the right people in the right seats and set the strategic course of the department.  This is an efficient organization that moves quickly.  Our client needs someone who works well autonomously, makes great decisions, and knows their ‘stuff.’

What We Are Looking For In A Candidate – We are looking for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), currently having 10+ plus years of Public Accounting Experience auditing banks or a sitting Assistant Controller or Controller of an established Bank.  This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, a desire to learn, and a personality that lends itself to helping others in what will continue to be an outstanding, collaborative team environment.    

Rewards – Working with an employee friendly organization that hires tough but doesn’t micromanage and lets you do your job is just the beginning.  The compensation package for this role is solid.  Base salary that is above market as well as them having a discretionary bonus program.  If this sounds like the type of opportunity you want to hear more about, please inquire in confidence.