Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

Christian Wyatt Group has been exclusively engaged on a Corporate Controller role for a Super Community Bank in the Southeast.  If you are a Banking Accounting & Finance Professional and have 10+ years of experience in a publicly traded Small Regional Bank or Super Community Bank setting showing upward mobility to Corporate Controller, SEC Reporting Manager or Manager of Accounting Policy, we’d like to talk to you.   Current banking expertise is a must!

Our Client – has been one of the more successful financial services organizations in the banking sector over the past several years in the Southeast.  Their growth trajectory has been steady and solid and based both on organic and M&A growth and this strategic/tactical Corporate Controller role is critical to their continued success.  This client has been known to hire ‘tough’ but also provide the support, autonomy, and toolkit to be successful for that right individual that melds well with their unique culture.  They are smart folks, humble, with great work ethics, have an “all-hands-on-deck” approach, and servant leadership is how we would best describe their approach to banking across the enterprise and their senior leadership team. 

The Opportunity – the right Corporate Controller candidate will be reporting directly to a seasoned Chief Accounting Officer and have the responsibility of augmenting and supervising accounting from a bank holding company perspective.  Based on multiple lines of business and the evolving regulatory culture in banking these days, that is no small task.  You will be tasked with adding your talent as additional bench strength to all things accounting including your GAAP (G/L), SEC Reporting, and Technical Accounting.  Supervising a stellar Assistant Controller, you will bring your personal overarching expertise perspective, Strategy, Reporting, Controls, Policy, SOX, as well as mentoring and leadership which will be key attributes to success in this role. 

What We Are Looking For In A Candidate – We are looking for a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), at least 6 to 8 Years Public Accounting Experience (in the Financial Services Arena), and a Minimum of 8 to 10 Additional Years of Financial Services industry specific experience (specifically banking.)  Strong knowledge of US GAAP, Accounting Policy (research and apply), SEC Reporting, SOX, and Acquisition Accounting is a must have.   This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, strong presentation skills, ability to build consensus, make difficult decisions, strong track record of ‘staying power’ and a strong attention to detail.   Building efficient, cohesive, high performing teams, developing infrastructure, with an eye on future growth is key in this role.  

Rewards – The rewards in this position are tremendous.  Working for a very talented Chief Accounting Officer, who is a great coach and mentor, you as the Corporate Controller will personally have an impact on the future success of this soon to be $20B+ dollar organization.  If you are looking for a rare opportunity in banking these days, with a base salary that is above market, a solid bonus program, and equity components (TBD) to build long term wealth, this could be that once in lifetime opportunity.  Inquire in confidence today.