{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"147f3bdb8c926f12be943bf1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/147f3bdb8c926f12be943bf1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/147f3bdb8c926f12be943bf1","title":"Controller","description":"Controller\nAbilene, Texas\nFull-Time | Exempt | On-Site\nReports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)\nPosting Date: February 2026\nPosition Overview\nAre you an experienced accounting leader who thrives in a regulated banking environment? Do you value accuracy, integrity, and strong internal controls while partnering closely with executive leadership?\nThis community bank is seeking a Controller to report directly to the CFO. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of the Banks accounting and financial reporting functions. The Controller oversees the general ledger, financial statement preparation, regulatory reporting, and internal accounting controls in accordance with GAAP and applicable banking regulations.\nThis position serves as a key technical accounting advisor to the CFO and supports executive leadership, the Board of Directors, auditors, and regulatory agencies. The Controller plays a critical role in maintaining financial transparency, safeguarding assets, and upholding the Banks control environment.\nWhat Youll Be Working On\nOverseeing the Banks general ledger, accounting records, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements\nPreparing and reviewing financial statements and reports for management, the Board of Directors, regulators, and external stakeholders\nEnsuring timely and accurate regulatory reporting, including FFIEC Call Reports, CECL calculations, Interest Rate Risk analysis, and required federal and state filings (subject to CFO approval)\nMaintaining a strong internal control environment, including reconciliations, documentation standards, and segregation of duties\nSupporting audits and regulatory examinations by coordinating documentation, responding to inquiries, and assisting with remediation of findings\nOverseeing accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, cash management reporting, fixed assets, leases, accruals, and prepaid expenses\nAssisting in the development and analysis of annual budgets\nProviding financial analysis and reporting support to the CFO and executive leadership for decision-making and Board reporting\nSupervising Accounts Payable and expense reimbursement processes to ensure compliance with Bank policies\nMaintaining and updating accounting policies, procedures, and internal documentation, including Board-approved policies\nParticipating in special projects, system enhancements, process improvements, and internal committees as assigned\nQualifications\nBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field\nMinimum of 2+ years of banking finance experience\n5+ years of overall accounting or finance experience\nStrong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements\nProficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel\nHigh level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality\nStrong analytical and mathematical skills\nExcellent organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to interpret complex financial data and establish facts to support decision-making\nWork Environment & Physical Requirements\nOn-site position in an air-conditioned office environment\nBusiness casual attire\nAbility to alternate between sitting and standing as needed\nOccasional walking, bending, squatting, twisting, and reaching\nFrequent computer use requiring fine and gross motor skills\nAbility to perceive sound for effective oral communication\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis organization is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment free from discrimination where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications directly related to job competence.\nThe employer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and complies with all applicable fair employment practices. 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Do you value accuracy, integrity, and strong internal controls while partnering closely with executive leadership?\nThis community bank is seeking a Controller to report directly to the CFO. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance of the Banks accounting and financial reporting functions. The Controller oversees the general ledger, financial statement preparation, regulatory reporting, and internal accounting controls in accordance with GAAP and applicable banking regulations.\nThis position serves as a key technical accounting advisor to the CFO and supports executive leadership, the Board of Directors, auditors, and regulatory agencies. 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