Controller

First National Bank of America • East Lansing, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controller directs and oversees First National Bank of America’s accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance functions. The role ensures accurate financial statements under U.S. GAAP and regulatory accounting principles, manages month-end and year-end close processes, leads federal and state regulatory examinations, and maintains robust internal controls. As a member of the finance leadership team, the Controller partners with the CFO on financial reporting, strategic planning, and capital optimization.

The Controller oversees regulatory filings, financial statements, audits and examinations, accounting operations, internal controls, technical accounting, and tax compliance. The role also supports asset/liability management and treasury activities, supervises and develops the accounting and reporting team, and maintains and optimizes core banking and general ledger systems, including process automation and system upgrades.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience in the banking or financial services sector.
• Direct hands-on experience preparing FFIEC Call Reports and managing regulatory examinations.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, regulatory banking principles, CECL methodology, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in core banking software and enterprise general ledger and close tools.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills, including the ability to clearly present complex financial data to executive leadership and the Board Audit Committee.

Nice To Haves

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Experience at a financial institution with $1 billion to $10 billion or more in assets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Great Plains or Business Central.
• Experience with ERP conversions.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate and timely preparation and submission of regulatory reports, including FFIEC 031/041 Call Reports and other federal and state banking authority submissions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, board-level reporting packages, and external audit deliverables in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate with external auditors, internal auditors, and federal and state bank examiners, including the OCC and Federal Reserve.
• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets, and maintain a reliable monthly close calendar.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal control policies and procedures to safeguard bank assets and ensure operational integrity.
• Research and document technical accounting positions concerning CECL loan loss reserves, investments, derivatives, leases, and consolidated entity structures.
• Support the CFO and ALCO with data on interest rate risk, liquidity, investment portfolio accounting, and deposit mix.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local bank tax returns and tax provision calculations with internal tax staff or external advisors.
• Mentor, supervise, and evaluate the accounting and reporting team, fostering accuracy, professional growth, and cross-training.
• Maintain and optimize core banking and general ledger systems, leading process automation and system upgrades.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with multiple plans, including HSA and traditional options; premiums as low as $0.00.
• Dental insurance; premiums as low as $0.00.
• Vision insurance.
• Discounted childcare.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Adjustable desks that can be raised or lowered for sitting or standing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed