Financial Controller

• Position: Financial Controller
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Location Dependent
• Compensation: Annual: $$$$ 100k+

This position is responsible for overseeing all financialactivities of the bank, ensuring financial stability, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth. They act as a keyadvisor to the CEO and board, especially on financial risk and capital management.

We are currently partnering with a well-established,community-focused bank to identify a Controller/CFO to join their leadership team. This organization is known for its relationship-driven approach,local decision-making, and family-first culture.

It offers the kind of environment many bankingprofessionals are looking for—collaborative, stable, and not overly corporate—where leadership is accessible andemployees are valued beyond their output.

1. Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the bank’s financialstrategy aligned with business goals
• Advise executive leadership on financialplanning and growth opportunities
• Support mergers, acquisitions, andinvestment decisions

2. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financialreporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Oversee preparation of financial statementsin line with standards like GAAP/IFRS
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations(e.g., capital adequacy, liquidity rules)
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, andrating agencies

3. Risk Management

• Monitor financial risks including credit,market, and liquidity risk
• Work closely with CRO (Chief Risk Officer)to maintain risk frameworks
• Ensure proper internal controls andfinancial governance

4. Capital & Liquidity Management

• Manage capital structure and adequacy(Basel III requirements, stress testing)
• Oversee liquidity planning and fundingstrategies
• Optimize balance sheet performance

5. Treasury & Investment Oversight

• Supervise treasury operations, includingcash flow and funding
• Manage investment portfolios and interestrate risk
• Oversee asset-liability management (ALM)

6. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting process and long-termfinancial planning
• Analyze financial performance and variances
• Provide forecasts to guide decision-making

7. Cost Control & Efficiency

• Identify cost-saving opportunities andimprove operational efficiency
• Monitor expense management across the bank

8. Stakeholder Communication

• Present financial results to board membersand investors
• Maintain relationships with regulators,analysts, and shareholders

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance,or related field
• 5–8+ years of accounting/finance experience(banking strongly preferred)
• 5+ years of Financial Crimes Compliance(FCC), AML, or BSA experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, regulatoryreporting, and internal controls
• Proven Leadership, Communication andInvestor Relations Management skills

Full benefits including 401K match