FVP, Axos Bank Controller
About The Position
The FVP, Axos Bank Controller will lead the month-end close for Axos Bank and administer and continuously improve its SOX program. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller/Chief Accounting Officer, this role supports the leadership structure needed for the organization’s continued growth. The position calls for extensive experience managing large teams in a public company environment, ideally in financial services. The role oversees financial close processes and related external audits, ensures accurate financial statements and regulatory filings, improves close-process efficiency, and leads SOX compliance. It also supervises and develops accounting staff and communicates with senior management, auditors, the Board, and regulatory bodies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing large or complex accounting teams.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and public company reporting requirements.
- Experience preparing, reviewing, or supporting SEC and other public company regulatory filings.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger, close, reconciliation, and internal control processes.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, including experience partnering with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Active CPA license is strongly preferred.
- Banking, financial services, or broker-dealer accounting experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and related external auditor reviews and audits.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and reports, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and other regulatory filings.
- Identify and implement process improvements to make the close process more efficient and effective, including technology and off-shoring strategies.
- Lead the bank’s SOX compliance program, ensure adherence to internal control requirements, and develop a scalable program to support continued growth.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors on SOX testing and documentation.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and support for their professional development.
- Foster a collaborative work environment.
- Communicate with senior management, auditors, the Board, and regulatory bodies, and prepare deliverables to facilitate those communications.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid sick leave, three weeks’ vacation, and holidays (about 11 per year).
- HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits.
- 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with employer match.
- 529 Savings Plan.
- Employee Mortgage Loan Program.
- Free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading.
- Eligible for an annual discretionary cash bonus target of 12.5%, which may be awarded semi-annually based on achievement of performance goals and targets.
- Eligible for an annual discretionary restricted stock units bonus target of 12.5%, which may be awarded semi-annually based on achievement of performance goals and targets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
