Senior Controller: GAAP, Controls & Financial Reporting

Jobster LLC; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank First in Wisconsin seeks a Controller to lead the bank's accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness under U.S. GAAP.

The role partners with senior leadership to support strategic decisions and maintain a strong control environment. You will oversee month-end close, financial statement prep, internal controls, regulatory reporting, audits, and policy governance, while driving automation and process improvements across Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and banking operations.
• Experience overseeing month-end close, financial statement preparation, audits, and regulatory interactions.
• Proven leadership, team development, and project management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and Bank First accounting policies.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, accounting operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including control documentation, testing support, and remediation efforts.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and Finance-related compliance activities.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on new products, business initiatives, acquisitions, and complex transactions.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies across Finance functions.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and governance practices that support a strong control environment.
• Support Bank First's mission, values, and commitment to exceptional service while fostering a culture of operational excellence.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Audits coordination

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Regulatory interactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Job description

Bank First in Wisconsin seeks a Controller to lead the bank's accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness under U.S. GAAP.

The role partners with senior leadership to support strategic decisions and maintain a strong control environment. You will oversee month-end close, financial statement prep, internal controls, regulatory reporting, audits, and policy governance, while driving automation and process improvements across Finance.