Controller

Seamen's Bank; Pilgrim Heights (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Seamen’s Bank, headquartered in Provincetown, MA, seeks an experienced Controller to manage accounting and financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role supports the President/CEO in driving financial discipline and risk management across the organization.

The Controller will oversee accounting staff, budgeting, and ALCO-related analysis, with progression toward Treasurer responsibilities and ALCO chair duties over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, with 3+ in banking or financial services.
• Experience in community banking, regulatory reporting, and financial controls preferred.
• Must have valid US driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP/regulatory standards.
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare board/management reports with analysis and commentary.
• Coordinate internal and external audits; respond timely to inquiries.
• Support budgeting/forecasting; assist ALCO with liquidity modeling and reports.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory reporting

Financial systems

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

FISERV Prologue

Job description

Description

Why Seamen’s Bank, and Why Now?

Headquartered on the Outer Cape in Provincetown, Massachusetts and with approximately $500M in assets, Seamen’s Bank just celebrated its 175th birthday. While we honor our past that is rich with history and success, we now look to our future with confidence and ambition.

Seamen’s Bank is currently seeking an experienced financial professional for the position of Controller.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for managing the Bank’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This role ensures accurate financial records, effective internal controls, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely reporting to management, auditors, and regulators. The Controller supports the President/CEO in driving financial discipline, process efficiency, and risk management across the organization.

This strategic role is specifically structured for upward mobility, with the explicit intention for the successful candidate to develop and ultimately hold the responsibilities of the Treasurer and the Asset/Liability Management Committee (ALCO).

Oversees Accounting staff, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Bank’s general ledger and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare Board and management financial reports, providing analysis and commentary on performance.
• Prepare regulatory filings, including Call Reports and other required submissions.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard assets while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and banking regulations in order to mitigate risk.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce accounting policies and procedures consistent with regulatory expectations and best practices.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the President/CEO in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budget, providing variance analysis and recommendations.

Treasury & ALCO Support

• Provide financial data and analysis to support ALCO activities including Interest rate Risk Modeling and Liquidity/Cash Source and Use Modeling.
• Assist in liquidity modeling, funding, and investment portfolio reporting as needed.
• Cash and liquidity, investment portfolio, and risk management with proficiency.
• With progression, serve as ALCO chair and financial decision maker in cooperation with President/CEO.

Committee Membership

• Asset/Liability Committee
• IT Steering Committee
• Senior Management Committee (as needed)

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and professional development.
• Streamline processes and leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the accounting function.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Priorities can quickly shift, depending on the needs to the Bank. Candidates should have a high tolerance for pressurized situations and thrive in a fast-past environment that is both challenging and rewarding.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3+ years in banking or financial services.
• Experience in community banking, regulatory reporting, and financial controls preferred.
• Must have valid US driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, banking regulations, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in financial systems, accounting software, and Microsoft Excel.
• General Ledger management and reconciliation proficiency (familiarity with FISERV’s Prologue preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to the Bank’s mission and values.

Performance Metrics

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Effectiveness of internal controls and audit results.
• Compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Contribution to budgeting and forecasting accuracy.
• Team performance and development.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, an employee must have the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job will include close vision. Extended working hours may be needed occasionally at a position of this caliber, thus, the ability and flexibility to work consecutive extended days is required.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Long periods of standing and moving through community buildings are expected.

Ideal candidates will have confirmed housing on the Mid to Outer Cape.