Controller: Strategic Finance & Compliance Leader

Fortress Bank; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortress Bank is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance team and ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The role involves closing monthly and yearly books, coordinating budgeting, and delivering insightful analyses to guide strategic decisions.

The position emphasizes regulatory reporting, FDIC Call Reports, and collaboration with external auditors, with in-office work in the market, including Davenport.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with external auditors and regulatory examiners.
• Experience supporting budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions including general ledger, A/P, A/R, reconciliations.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and allocations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports in GAAP.
• Support annual budgeting process and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate FDIC Call Reports and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Serve as liaison with external auditors and regulatory examiners.
• Administer financial reporting systems and provide ad hoc reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Regulatory reporting

Auditor liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Fortress Bank is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance team and ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting. The role involves closing monthly and yearly books, coordinating budgeting, and delivering insightful analyses to guide strategic decisions.

The position emphasizes regulatory reporting, FDIC Call Reports, and collaboration with external auditors, with in-office work in the market, including Davenport.