A growing financial institution is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations, financial close activities, and process improvement initiatives within a transforming finance organization. This role will oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting support, internal controls, and operational accounting functions while managing a team of accounting professionals.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting operations, experience leading month-end close processes, and a passion for improving systems, controls, and workflows. This is a highly visible opportunity to help modernize and scale the accounting function while partnering closely with senior finance leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement support.
Manage balance sheet reconciliation processes and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
Review accounting activities related to loans, deposits, investments, fixed assets, leases, and other operational areas.
Ensure integrity between subledgers and the general ledger while supporting system integrations and data accuracy.
Prepare and review internal financial reporting packages and management analyses.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance frameworks.
Partner with Treasury, Risk, Operations, FP&A, and other departments on accounting matters and strategic initiatives.
Support accounting for subsidiaries, consolidations, and specialized accounting areas.
Drive automation, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives across the accounting function.
Coordinate internal and external audit activities and support regulatory examinations.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a high-performance team environment.
Act as a key partner and backup to senior accounting leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
CPA preferred.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience managing month-end close and general ledger functions.
Prior team leadership experience required.
Banking, financial services, or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience with ERP and general ledger systems;PeopleSoft experience preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounting Consolidationunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automationunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Banking Servicesunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Servicesunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Fixed Assetsunmatched
General Ledger Accountingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Internal Auditunmatched
Journal Entriesunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Loansunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Peoplesoftunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Process Sheetunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Riskunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Treasuryunmatched
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