Our client, a well-established financial institution, is seeking a sharp, detail-driven Assistant Controller to support the strategic and day-to-day operations of a multi-entity accounting function. This is a high-impact role with broad exposure across financial reporting, audits, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. If you're a CPA who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys rolling up your sleeves while supporting a dynamic team-this opportunity is worth a closer look.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Oversee a motivated accounting staff, provide mentorship, and ensure timely performance evaluations
- Support the preparation and review of internal and external financial reports-including month-end closes, Board packages, and regulatory filings
- Manage the full month-end close cycle, reviewing financial statements, accruals, prepaids, suspense accounts, and G/L activity across multiple entities
- Collaborate with the Controller and CFO on key strategic reports such as ALCO packages, audit documentation, and budgeting for both core operations and affiliated service organizations
- Play a lead role in investment accounting oversight and mortgage accounting activities including portfolio tracking, fee analysis, and loan sale reconciliations
- Support the development and maintenance of accounting policies, financial models, and analytical tools aligned with the organization's strategic goals
- Assist with asset/liability modeling and key risk metrics
- Ensure clean audit trails through timely and accurate reconciliations and compliance documentation
- Participate in special projects such as disaster recovery planning, system improvements, and new service rollouts
What You Bring:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial reporting
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA required)
- Strong command of GAAP and experience managing or reviewing general ledger activity
- Hands-on experience with audits, regulatory filings, and multi-entity close processes
- Previous exposure to investment and/or mortgage accounting is a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general ledger software (experience with Symitar a plus)
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills-comfortable leading a team and collaborating across departments
- Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and communicate financial insight clearly