Chief Accounting Officer

Confidential Washingon DC Market Bank; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Washington DC Metro Market is seeking a Chief Accounting Officer to lead their Finance and Accounting Team. This pivotal role involves managing internal and external financial reporting, overseeing daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both public accounting and private banking, with a proven track record in leadership. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in financial management and contribute to the growth and success of this forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in accounting or finance in banking.
• Strong understanding of bank accounting and SEC filing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end close process.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulations.

Skills

Public Accounting

Private Industry Banking

Financial Reporting

SOX Control Oversight

Regulatory Reporting

Leadership

Excel Skills

Reporting Tools

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

A bank in the Washington DC Metro Market is currently seeking an experienced Chief Accounting Officer with a combination of public accounting and private industry banking experience to join our growing Finance and Accounting Team. This position will serve as a key Accounting Officer supporting the Chief Financial Officer in a broad range of accounting duties, in addition to oversight and management of the Accounting Team. Key activities include (but are not limited to) Internal, External and Regulatory Reporting, Daily Accounting Processes, SOX Control Oversight, Interface with Internal and External Auditors and State and Federal Examiners, support of the CEO, CFO, and others as necessary.

Directly responsible for the preparation and/or review of critical financial reporting activities:

Internal reporting, including monthly board reports and department level budget reports.

External Reporting-All SEC Reporting (10-Q, 10-K, Proxy, S filings, others as required).

Regulatory Reporting-All Regulatory Reports (Call Report, Y series, FR2900, others as required).

Investor Presentations-Support the CFO during periodic investor meetings and/or presentations.

Directly responsible for the preparation and/or review of key accounting activities:

Oversee daily accounting operations.

Oversee Month end close process.

Ensure compliance with all internal policy guidelines & regulations.

Review/Analyze: income/expense entries, significant budget variances, analysis of profitability, etc.

Document, implement and maintain key business controls

Provide backup and as needed support the CFO on funding and other related matters.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required.

15+ Years of experience in an accounting or finance role in banking is required, at least 5 of which in a leadership capacity managing a team.

CPA is required.

A deep understanding of bank accounting.

SEC filing experience highly preferred.

Outstanding computer skills

Excellent Excel skills

Strong Word and PowerPoint skills

Reporting tools

Additional details and information will be provided. This Employer is equal opportunity D/F/M/V.