Senior Bank Controller | GAAP, Audits & Regulatory Leader

NPAworldwide; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Nashville, TN seeks a seasoned Controller to lead all accounting operations for the Bank and its holding company. You will manage general ledger, close calendars, regulatory reporting, and coordination with external audits, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust internal controls.

You will partner with the CFO on budgeting/forecasting, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives while maintaining audit readiness in a complex, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in banking or financial institutions.
• Controller or senior accounting leadership experience in a community/regional bank ($1B+ assets) or similar complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations for the Bank and holding company, including GL, reconciliations, and monthly/quarterly/annual close processes.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and Call Reports with audit readiness and accuracy.
• Oversee external audits and examinations, ensuring timely, compliant responses.
• Drive internal controls and FDICIA compliance, with testing and documentation.
• Partner with CFO on budgeting/forecasting, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.

Skills

Regulatory reporting

GAAP expertise

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA (active or prior)

Tools

Jack Henry

FIS

Job description

NPAworldwide in Nashville, TN seeks a seasoned Controller to lead all accounting operations for the Bank and its holding company. You will manage general ledger, close calendars, regulatory reporting, and coordination with external audits, ensuring GAAP compliance and robust internal controls.

You will partner with the CFO on budgeting/forecasting, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives while maintaining audit readiness in a complex, regulated environment.