We have an excellent opportunity to join a growing community bank in the Fairfield County area that has recently completed a successful organizational restructuring. With a strong trajectory ahead, the bank is seeking an experienced Controller to play a key leadership role in its finance and accounting function.

The Controller will be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of management and SEC reporting, while also overseeing critical operational areas including budgeting and planning, ALCO reporting, and staff development. This role partners closely with executive management, the Board of Directors, auditors, and regulators, and is integral to supporting the bank's strategic and financial objectives.

 
location: Stamford, Connecticut
job type: Permanent
salary: $200,000 - 225,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 10 Years
 
responsibilities:
Closing of the books each accounting period, ensuring data integrity with a complete

understanding of financial results.

? Preparation of the monthly Board of Directors financial package.

? Notify executive management about significant transactions, account balances, and account

discrepancies requiring attention.

? Coordinate SEC Reporting with staff, external auditors and bank management.

? Prepare three-year business and capital plans for submittal to the Bank's regulators.

? Work with external auditors to facilitate review completions. Perform similar function as

required for internal auditor reviews and regulatory exams.

? Direct oversight of departmental operations including investments, fixed and prepaid assets,

accounts payable, stock-based compensation, standard journal entries including accruals.

? Prepare internal ALCO reports and work with Sterne Agee to ensure integrity of the interest

rate risk model.

? Coordinate the monthly general ledger reconciliation process.

 
qualifications:
Requirements

? Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).

? 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or

controller-level role.

? Strong knowledge of financial reporting and internal controls.

? Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

? Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage) and advanced Excel

skills.

? Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

? Strong communication and leadership skills.

 
skills: Account Reconciliation, SEC Reporting, Banking Operations