Controller
| Req Number: | DRWD2E |
| Location: | New York |
| Posted: | 9/17/2025 |
| Category: | Financial : Consumer/Commercial Banking |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Compensation: | USD 200,000.00 - 240,000.00 Yearly - Salary, plus bonus |
Opportunity Summary:
A financial services institution is conducting a confidential search for a transformative Controller to lead a high-impact team through a period of strategic evolution. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of accounting at a growing community banking sized institution with a renewed focus on modernization, efficiency, and leadership excellence.
Strategic Leadership
- Set a clear tone and direction, drive cultural change, and instill a high-performance mindset.
- Be a hands-on coach and change agent, with a focus on real-time feedback and staff development.
Modernization & Vision
- Assess and redesign departmental structure, workflows, and technology.
- Champion automation and process improvement (e.g., automated reconciliations).
- Build and execute a multi-year roadmap for operational efficiency and cross-functional collaboration.
Organizational Impact
- Partner closely with Finance and business lines on budgeting, cost center management, and financial analysis.
- Play a key role in enterprise-wide projects, product launches, and process improvements.
- Help break down silos and foster a collaborative, forward-thinking accounting culture.
Flexible Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule with minimum one day per week in the New York, NY office.
Experience and Professional Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a minimum of 5 years in an accounting leadership position at a similarly sized bank or credit union.
In-depth knowledge of GAAP, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting requirements for banks.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and draw actionable insights.
Proven leadership abilities, with experience managing teams and driving results in a collaborative environment.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate accounting concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making processes.
Strategic mindset and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to anticipate challenges and develop proactive solutions.
Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel; experience with banking systems such as Symitar core banking platforms is a plus.
Demonstrated success in planning, organizing, leading people and activities. Ability to motivate, direct and coach staff.
Ability to perform in a high-volume environment and meet deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Skills and Competencies
Proven ability to manage change
Capacity to take calculated risks and innovate
Experience in setting vision and strategy
Lead by example and encourage team in developing adaptability
Successful in communicating effectively
Prioritizes developing others
Thinking that values diversity and difference
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization
Skilled at managing effective teams and work groups that default to action, are accountable, and take ownership of work
Direct Reports:
Manages, mentors and develops a team of 10-15 professionals including accounting managers, senior accountants, supervisors, and accounting operations specialists.
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
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