Assistant Controller

Our client, an established community bank on the Connecticut shoreline, is seeking an experienced Assistant Vice President / Assistant Controller to join its Accounting team.

This is a high impact leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative banking environment and enjoys balancing technical accounting responsibilities with team leadership. Reporting to the Vice President/Controller, this role will help ensure the integrity of the Bank’s financial reporting, regulatory compliance, accounting operations, internal controls, and vendor oversight.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the Accounting team.

• Assign work, establish priorities, and ensure appropriate department coverage.

• Oversee the monthly general ledger reconciliation process.

• Review and approve reconciliations and supporting documentation.

• Monitor outstanding reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.

• Assist with month end and year end close activities.

• Review account analyses, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and investments.

• Research financial variances and prepare or approve journal entries and adjustments.

• Review monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare and review Board reports, management reports, and Trust reporting.

• Support quarterly FDIC Call Report preparation and related regulatory reporting.

• Prepare and review consolidation schedules, ALCO schedules, and FHLB collateral reporting.

• Monitor changes in reporting requirements and assist with implementation efforts.

• Manage assigned vendor oversight and due diligence activities.

• Review SOC reports and evaluate relevant user entity controls.

• Coordinate internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations.

• Assist with annual audited financial statements and related disclosures.

• Support the annual budgeting process and accounting research initiatives.

• Oversee department operations during the Controller's absence.

• Participate in special projects as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

• Experience within a financial institution preferred.

• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

• Knowledge of financial and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Experience with general ledger controls and account reconciliations.

• Understanding of internal controls and financial close processes.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with Call Reports preferred.

• Experience supporting audited financial statements preferred.

• Experience with vendor management and SOC report reviews preferred.

• MBA, Master's degree, CPA designation, or progress toward certification preferred.

This is an on-site position in Essex, CT. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000.