Controller

GJL Partners has been retained by a financial lending institution that is hiring a Corporate Controller. Our client specializes as a direct lender and is looking for industry experience in the field. This is a fantastic opportunity to collaborate and partner with a world class CFO with tremendous industry experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and other management reporting. Ensure that reports conform to GAAP with proper disclosure requirements.
• Work with all outside auditors, regulators, and consultants as needed.
• Manages the preparation of audit requests and tax work papers and serves as liaison with Federal, State and other audit agencies, appropriate.
• Manages the preparation and review of financial reporting, reconciliation and analysis by preparing and analyzing the following, profit and loss, balance sheet, portfolio, cash flow, and key performance statistics
• Oversee, manage, train, and mentor the following teams: GL accounting, A/P, A/R, tax, compliance, treasury and financial reporting
• Assist with and manage special projects as needed; for example: adjusted core deposit analysis and calculation, FASB/GAAP analysis for impact on company.
• Responsible for managing, leading, coaching, and motivating the accounting staff.
• Creates, implements and measures department objectives, policies and operating procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, Master’s Degree preferred
• CPA preferred but not required if applicable experience can be proven
• Minimum of ten to twelve (10-12) years of professional experience ideally in financial services.
• Internal/External audit experience required
• Strong ability to interpret financial reports and recommend appropriate actions
• Works effectively with business partners and cross functionally with other departments
• Ability to grow and effectively lead team