Controller

Freedom Holding Corp.; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Holding Corp. is seeking a Controller to build the bank's accounting function from the ground up as part of its founding leadership team. Remote (U.S.) and full-time, reporting to the CFO, this role leads GL, payroll, regulatory reporting, and close processes.

You will ensure US GAAP compliance, CECL and Leases, and manage the external auditors while aligning with the Nasdaq-listed parent’s reporting needs. A strategic builder for a growing financial institution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a commercial bank or financial institution.
• Direct bank accounting and regulatory reporting experience, ideally at a bank under $1B in assets.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, CECL, and FFIEC Call Report preparation.
• Experience with Nasdaq-listed or similar public parent reporting requirements.
• Experience designing internal controls over financial reporting in a banking environment.
• Experience managing external auditors and supporting regulatory examinations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• Public accounting background at a Big 4 or large firm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounting function: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, month-/year-end closes.
• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP and FFIEC Call Reports and regulatory filings.
• Prepare reporting packages for Nasdaq-listed parent and design internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 326 (CECL) and ASC 842 (Leases).
• Manage external audit and tax compliance with outside advisors.
• Select and implement GL, regulatory reporting platform, and consolidations tools.
• Support regulatory examinations on accounting and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Build and mentor the accounting team as the bank grows.

Skills

Banking accounting

US GAAP

Regulatory reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Audits

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Remote (U.S.) | Full-time | Reports to the CFO

About the opportunity

A new commercial bank in the pre-opening stage, backed by a publicly listed parent company, is assembling its founding leadership team ahead of FDIC approval. We are looking for a Controller to build the bank's accounting function from the ground up. This is a rare chance to join at the foundation and help shape a new American banking institution.

What you'll do

• Oversee the full accounting function: general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and the month-end and year-end close
• Prepare financial statements under US GAAP and the Call Reports (FFIEC 041/051), plus all other FDIC, Federal Reserve, and state regulatory filings
• Prepare the financial reporting packages required by the Nasdaq-listed parent company
• Design and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, along with accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards including ASC 326 (CECL) and ASC 842 (Leases)
• Manage the external audit and the tax compliance function, including relationships with outside advisors
• Select and implement the general ledger, regulatory reporting platform, and consolidation tools, integrated with the core banking platform
• Support regulatory examinations on accounting and financial reporting
• Work with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, and with the Treasurer on cash management and investment accounting
• Build and mentor the accounting team as the bank grows

What we're looking for

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience at a commercial bank or financial institution
• Direct experience with bank accounting and regulatory reporting, ideally at a bank under $1 billion in assets or an early-stage growth bank
• Deep expertise in US GAAP, CECL, and FFIEC Call Report preparation
• Experience with the reporting requirements of a Nasdaq-listed or similar publicly listed parent
• Experience designing internal controls over financial reporting in a banking environment
• Experience managing external auditors and supporting regulatory examinations
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or large firm

We are an equal opportunity employer.