Corporate Controller at Citizens Business Bank

Job description

SUMMARY The Corporate Controller leads the day-to-day accounting operations within Finance, reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer. Responsibilities include financial close, general ledger integrity, consolidation, accounting controls within assigned processes, and vendor payment activities. The role manages the accounting team, prepares technical accounting analyses and recommendations, and partners with SEC and Regulatory Reporting to provide accurate, consistent, and timely accounting information. The position operates within approved policies and delegated authority and escalates significant accounting judgments, policy changes, and control matters through established processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Complies with applicable laws, Company policies and procedures, and U.S. GAAP. Leads month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close to deliver timely, accurate, and well-controlled financial results. Oversees the general ledger, chart of accounts, and supporting records, reviews and approves journal entries, accruals, and estimates within delegated authority and escalates significant accounting matters. Supports accounts reconciliation and certification process Manages accounting for loans, deposits, investments, derivatives, fixed and prepaid assets, leases, and other core accounts; oversees subledger interfaces, subsidiary accounting, and consolidation. Maintains controls within assigned accounting processes, including SOX documentation, risk assessment, remediation, and escalation of significant deficiencies. Supports internal financial reporting and develops analytics to explain results, identify issues, and track accounting and process-improvement initiatives. Partners with SEC and Regulatory Reporting to provide reconciled schedules, technical analyses, and disclosure support for Forms 10-K and 10-Q and banking regulatory reports. Research complex accounting matters, prepares technical memoranda, and implements approved accounting treatment. Monitors new standards and coordinates related implementation and training. Maintains accounting procedures and recommends policy updates, including business continuity, process ownership, and backup coverage. Coordinates accounting support for audits and regulatory examinations, including documentation, responses, and remediation within the role’s scope. Partners with IT on accounting systems, integrations, data integrity, and process improvements. Implements approved automation, analytics, and AI tools with appropriate access controls, change management, data protection, human review, and documented validation. Supports assigned accounting workstreams for acquisitions, business combinations, new products, and finance modernization initiatives. Oversee vendor payments and related controls Supports income tax provisions, disclosures, and other tax activities with tax specialists. Develops accounting managers and staff through clear goals, training, and manages competing priorities and collaborates across functions to resolve accounting issues. Provides, presents, and promotes the Citizens Experience to all external and internal customers. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has supervisory responsibilities. Manages accounting managers, staff, and consultants. Establishes clear responsibilities, review standards, development plans, and backup coverage across assigned accounting functions in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive accou