Bank Controller: Strategic Finance Leader

NPAworldwide; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead all accounting operations for the Bank and its holding company in Johnson City, TN. The role includes GL, reconciliations, and close processes, plus oversight of internal reporting and regulatory filings.

You will partner with the CFO on budgeting/forecasting, strengthen internal controls, and manage external audits and regulatory examinations while driving timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements for the Bank and holding company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with banking/auditing background.
• Controller/leadership experience in a community/regional bank or similar complexity.
• Experience with bank regulatory reporting and GAAP for financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all banking accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly close.
• Oversee internal financial reporting and external regulatory filings (Call Reports, schedules).
• Improve close processes for timeliness and audit readiness.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Maintain FDICIA-compliant internal controls and coordinate audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Audit coordination

Banking experience

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Financial systems

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

Jack Henry

FIS

ERP systems

Job description

NPAworldwide is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead all accounting operations for the Bank and its holding company in Johnson City, TN. The role includes GL, reconciliations, and close processes, plus oversight of internal reporting and regulatory filings.

You will partner with the CFO on budgeting/forecasting, strengthen internal controls, and manage external audits and regulatory examinations while driving timely, GAAP-compliant financial statements for the Bank and holding company.