Our client is a growing financial services firm with a national reach. They're currently seeking an experienced Controller to join their team in Reading, PA.

Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations

• Manage all operational accounting functions, such as accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger maintenance.

• Ensure the proper recording of significant non-routine transactions and the accounting of new products or services related to new banking initiatives.

• Assist in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements and policies. In addition, this role will also assist in the review of external financial reports/regulatory filings.

Financial Analysis & Reconciliations

• Manage the chart of accounts, account reconciliation control functions, and critical accounting systems.

• Work with business lines and operational leaders to ensure proper application of US GAAP.

GL and Monthly Close Process

• Manage the monthly, quarterly and year-end closing activities, close calendar, schedule of deliverables, and production of periodic financial reports.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the review of the quarterly and year-end SEC filings as well as regulatory reports (e.g. call reports, FRY 9C, FRY 9LP)

• Assist in the review of tax provision and deferred income taxes.

• Assist in the preparation and review of Audit and Disclosure Committees’ materials.

• Assist in the preparation and review of Investor presentation materials, and other ad-hoc internal reports, as required.

• Assist in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts.

Compliance

• Maintain the SOX 404 internal control documentation, including enhancements to existing policies and procedures.

• Evaluate existing accounting processes for continuous improvement.

• Assist in key accounting and finance transformation projects.

• Lead and mentor the accounting operations team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Develop, retain and serve as a team mentor.

• Liaise with business line managers, internal and external auditors, regulators and compliance.

• Identify, manage and participate in the implementation of new regulatory requirements.

• Supervision of staff members, managing day to day workload and development

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance (CPA a must)

• 10 years of related experience, preferably in a publicly traded bank environment

• Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory reporting rules, guidance, and filing requirements

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and RAAP

• Strong analytical skills

• Detail oriented

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain cross-functional working relationships.

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong technology skills, including MS Office products (Excel, Word).

• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding, and rapidly changing environment.

• Ability to prioritize competing priorities in a logical manner.