Banking Controller: GL, Close & Investments Lead

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401K plan

Job summary

LHH in Bergen County, NJ seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance team on a temporary-to-potential-permanent basis. The role covers general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, investment accounting, and month-end closes in a banking environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in banking accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and accounting systems. This onsite position includes a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent).
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience within banking.
• Strong knowledge of bank accounting and general ledger processes.
• Experience with financial statement analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Familiarity with investment portfolio accounting in banking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day general ledger and accounting operations to ensure timely, accurate financial data.
• Lead monthly and year-end closes, reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Manage accounting for investment portfolio activities and related reconciliations.
• Prepare budget-to-actual analyses and provide senior leadership with insights.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, supporting schedules, and footnotes.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and maintain Bank-wide asset records.
• Produce management and ad hoc reports; partner with leaders to resolve issues.
• Identify process improvements to controls, efficiency, and reporting.

Skills

Banking accounting

General ledger accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking / deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH in Bergen County, NJ seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance team on a temporary-to-potential-permanent basis. The role covers general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, investment accounting, and month-end closes in a banking environment.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in banking accounting, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and accounting systems. This onsite position includes a comprehensive benefits package and competitive hourly pay.