AVP, 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.