Interim Controller

Conexus; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus, in San Diego, CA, seeks an experienced Interim Bank Controller to guide the accounting leadership team. Hybrid onsite role with potential travel from the Central Time Zone and westward 3-4 days per week.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership in banking, strong US GAAP expertise, and experience with SOX and external audits. Public company background preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 10+ years progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Banking industry experience required, ideally within a publicly traded financial institution.
• Experience leading accounting teams and managing complex close processes.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, banking accounting practices, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing SOX programs, internal controls, and external audits.
• Proven ability to lead operations, improve processes, and perform in a regulated environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• Public company experience required.
• Exposure to SEC reporting and regulatory filings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes to ensure timely, accurate US GAAP results.
• Oversee financial statement preparation and coordinate with SEC reporting for regulatory submissions.
• Evaluate workflows and implement improvements for reporting timelines and accuracy.
• Lead SOX compliance activities, including IC documentation, testing, and remediation.
• Coordinate with internal/external audits for reviews, year-ends, and assessments.
• Provide leadership and development for accounting staff, driving accountability.
• Identify automation and tech opportunities to improve accounting functions.
• Collaborate with executive and cross-functional finance teams on priorities.
• Support communications with senior management, Board, external auditors, and regulators.
• Strengthen accounting policies and internal controls to support growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Job description

Location: San Diego, CA (Open to candidates traveling in from Central Time Zone and west 3-4 days/week onsite)

Company:

A financial institution has partnered with Conexus to identify an experienced Interim Bank Controller to support its accounting leadership team.

The company is seeking a hands-on accounting leader who can oversee financial operations, strengthen internal processes, and provide leadership within a complex, highly regulated environment. This opportunity offers significant exposure to executive leadership and the ability to contribute to operational improvements across an established financial institution.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive banking industry experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a demonstrated ability to lead teams within a regulated financial services environment. The organization has an established SEC reporting function, allowing this individual to focus primarily on accounting leadership, financial close execution, and SOX compliance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results in accordance with US GAAP.
• Provide oversight of financial statement preparation and collaborate with the existing SEC reporting team on external reporting requirements and regulatory submissions.
• Evaluate existing accounting workflows and implement improvements that enhance reporting timelines, operational efficiency, and overall financial accuracy.
• Lead the ongoing administration and enhancement of SOX compliance activities, including internal control documentation, testing coordination, and remediation efforts.
• Partner with internal and external audit teams to facilitate financial reviews, year-end audits, and compliance assessments.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to accounting personnel while reinforcing accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and alternative operating models to improve the effectiveness of accounting functions.
• Work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional finance teams to address accounting matters, reporting requirements, and operational priorities.
• Support communication with senior management, Board representatives, external auditors, and regulatory stakeholders as needed.
• Strengthen existing accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support the continued growth and complexity of the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Banking industry experience required, ideally within a publicly traded financial institution.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting teams and managing complex financial close processes.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, banking accounting practices, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience managing SOX compliance programs, internal controls, and external audit coordination.
• Proven ability to lead accounting operations, improve processes, and execute effectively within a regulated environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership capabilities with experience partnering across executive and operational teams.
• Public company experience required
• Exposure to SEC reporting and regulatory filings beneficial but not required.