Assistant Controller

Job TitleAbout the JobThis role sits within the Controllership and Regulatory Reporting team of the U.S. Finance team and is responsible for maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of accounting information for a US Bank. This includes applying US GAAP and procedures to analyze financial data, prepare accurate and timely financial and regulatory reports, and ensure the effectiveness of internal accounting control processes. Additional responsibilities include financial profitability analysis and the execution of special projects, as assigned.Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport the accounting and controllership function, including the recording of assets and liabilities, revenue and expense recognition and intercompany transactions under US GAAP.Prepare and support with the submission of regulatory filings, including bank regulatory reports (e.g., Call Report / FFIEC 041 or 051 or FR Y-9C / Y-9LP / Y-9SP) and support for OCC and FDIC examinations, information requests, and correspondenceSupport Basel III capital reporting (CET1, Tier 1, Total Capital, leverage ratio), RWA methodology and documentation (with focus on Lombard loans, Mortgage and collateralized exposures), and the CECL (ASC 326) framework and allowance modeling.Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAPParticipate in external financial statement audits, regulatory examinations, and internal audits. Assist in the development and maintenance of internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry best practices, including Regulation W and affiliate transaction requirements.Support accounting and regulatory activities across other Itaú U.S. entities (e.g., NY, Lisbon, Zurich, Luxembourg, and the Caribbean)Supervise and lead a team of associate and analyst accountantsCompliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act related principles, laws, rules and regulations, as well as Itau's related policies and proceduresQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent6 to 9 years of financial accounting experience in a U.S. Commercial Bank with direct exposure to OCC, FDIC and/or Federal Reserve examinationsStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and banking industry products.Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing U.S. bank regulatory filings, including the Call Report and FR Y-9 seriesStrong analytical and problem-solving with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesFluency in Portuguese or Spanish is a plusCPA or MBA is a plusCompliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act related principles, laws, rules and regulations, as well as Itau's related policies and procedures.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.