Assistant Controller - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Controller remote to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in ensuring the financial integrity and operational success of our organization by serving as a critical backup to the Controller. The Assistant Controller will oversee a wide range of accounting functions, including month-end close, financial and regulatory reporting, budget preparation, audit coordination, and daily reconciliations. You will also be responsible for supervising and developing accounting staff, leading regulatory submissions, managing payroll and tax reporting, and supporting ongoing process improvements. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments, work closely with auditors and external stakeholders, and contribute to the Bank's overall compliance and information security.

What You'll Do

• Serve as backup to the Controller, contributing to business continuity and leadership.
• Oversee month-end close, financial and board reporting, budget preparation, accruals, audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Supervise daily reconciliations, settlements, and resolution of discrepancies, including debit card/ATM operations.
• Manage, train, and evaluate accounting staff, coordinate hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development.
• Lead the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual regulatory reports, including Call Reports and state filings.
• Conduct complex account research and provide guidance to bank staff.
• Support fixed assets and prepaid account management in coordination with the Controller/CFO.
• Develop policies and procedures, assist with financial analysis, and collaborate across departments.
• Liaise with auditors, bank examiners, and external stakeholders as needed.
• Oversee payroll processing and related tax reporting.
• Manage system codes and general ledger mappings, and participate in system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to the Bank's Information Security Program.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the supervisor or management to support departmental goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related IT discipline; CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in bank accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, settlements, and regulatory reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, and lead accounting teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with financial software and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and career development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine.
• Paid Time off, Paid Volunteer Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care FSA.
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D.
• Long-Term Disability.
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership (KSOP) Retirement Plan.
• Recruiting Referral Bonus.
• Lifestyle Spending Account Program.

If you are eager to make a difference and contribute to the financial success of others, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our ABC Bank Family!