Controller

Carex Consulting Group; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Carex Consulting Group partners with a banking industry client to hire a Controller responsible for leading accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring integrity and timeliness of financial information. This role oversees internal controls, regulatory reporting support, audits, and policy governance, while driving process improvements across Finance.

The Controller will collaborate with finance leadership, risk, compliance, internal audit, and external auditors to support strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA credential and at least 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and reconciliations.
• Maintain internal controls and governance over financial reporting; support audits and regulatory interactions.
• Provide technical accounting guidance for new products, initiatives, acquisitions, and complex transactions.
• Partner with finance leadership and external auditors to ensure financial integrity and timely reporting.
• Drive process improvements and automation across the Finance function.

Skills

Leadership

CPA credential

US GAAP knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Audits coordination

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA or advanced degree in Accounting (preferred)

Job description

Controller

Location: Manitowoc, WI

Summary

Carex is partnering with a bankingindustry partner to hire a Controller responsible for leading accounting and financial reporting functions while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information. This role oversees general accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory reporting support, audit coordination, and accounting policy governance. The Controller will partner closely with finance leadership, executive leadership, business unit leaders, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support strategic decision-making and maintain a strong control environment. This position will also lead process improvement, automation, and operational excellence initiatives across the Finance function.

What You'll Do

• Lead accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, applicable regulatory requirements, and established accounting policies.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including control documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and Finance-related compliance activities.
• Provide technical accounting guidance related to new products, business initiatives, acquisitions, and complex transactions.
• Partner cross-functionally with leadership, Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, and external auditors to support financial integrity and informed decision-making.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies across Finance functions.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance practices that support a strong control environment.
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, and exceptional service.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and banking operations.
• Experience overseeing month-end close, financial statement preparation, audits, and regulatory interactions.
• Proven leadership, team development, and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Experience within a regulated banking or financial services environment preferred.
• Experience with regulatory reporting, bank examinations, and interactions with federal or state banking regulators preferred.
• Experience leading accounting system implementations, automation projects, or process transformation initiatives preferred.
• MBA, master's degree in Accounting, or another relevant advanced degree preferred.

Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.