VP Corporate Controller

GreenWay Bank•Fort Wayne, IN

5d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The VP, Corporate Controller provides hands-on leadership of GreenWay Bank’s accounting and financial reporting functions and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and effectiveness of the Bank’s financial operations. Reporting to the EVP, Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller position oversees the Bank’s accounting operations, financial controls, financial reporting and regulatory financial compliance and services as a strategic advisor to senior leadership. The Corporate Controller leads and develops the Finance team, including the Senior Accountant and Accounts Payable Specialist. This position serves as the Finance team’s primary point of contact for external audits and related financial engagements. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional accuracy, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to independently move work forward and meet critical deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required
Typically 5-7 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, finance, financial reporting, audit, or related professional experience required.
Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, monthly/quarterly/year-end close, reconciliations, internal controls, audit coordination, budgeting/forecasting, and financial analysis required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred
Previous supervisory or people-leadership experience highly preferred.
Banking, credit union, or financial institution accounting leadership experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Manage the annual external audit process, including preparation of all schedules and workpapers
Produce board and management financial reporting packages on a timely basis
Maintain responsibility for all footnote disclosures and supplemental schedules
Researches and applies new ASC standards with minimal CFO guidance
Ensures timely and accurate filing of all regulatory reports (Call Report, FR Y-series, etc.)
Coordinate regulatory examination requests pertaining to financial records, controls and accounting policies
Proactively monitors regulatory changes and updates internal policies accordingly
Own and manage the complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle
Review and approve all journal entries and account reconciliations
Oversee AP and Employee Expense process, approval, and payment
Maintain and govern the chart of accounts; approve additions or modifications
Ensure daily balancing and reconciliation of all settlement and clearing accounts
Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with GAAP and OCC standards
Design, refine and operate a system of internal controls over financial reporting
Perform or coordinate periodic control self-assessments and remediate deficiencies
Partner with internal audit on planning and execution of financial control reviews
Manage the tax provision process and coordinate with external tax advisors on tax preparation
Support the CFO in annual budget and multi-year financial plan preparation
Provide variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods
Monitor and communicate significant financial trends or anomalies to the CFO
Directly supervise the Senior Accountant and Accounts Payable Clerk
Set performance expectations, conduct regular check-ins, and complete annual performance reviews
Oversee accounts payable, fixed assets, and prepaid expense tracking functions
Cross-train team members to ensure business continuity across all account functions
Provide support as needed and serve as designated backup for certain payroll and HR processes in the absence of the Chief People Officer
Performs other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
Model GreenWay Bank’s C.A.R.I.N.G. Core Values through their leadership, decisions, and interactions with employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, engaged, and accountable work environment where employees are respected, empowered, and developed.
Recruit, coach, develop, recognize, and retain high-performing team members while supporting ongoing professional growth.
Strengthen the organization through succession planning, cross-training, knowledge sharing, and talent development.
Lead organizational change with integrity by communicating effectively, building trust, and fostering collaboration.
Champion continuous improvement by encouraging innovation, improving processes, and advancing operational excellence.
Establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and recognize performance that supports GreenWay Bank’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Build strong partnerships across the organization to support enterprise-wide collaboration and shared success.
Promote a safe, respectful, ethical, and compliant workplace while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and Bank policies.
Serve as a steward of GreenWay Bank’s culture by developing future leaders, strengthening employee engagement, and advancing organizational effectiveness.