SVP- Controller

About the job SVP- Controller

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an Arkansas-based bank to find their next SVP-Controller. As a leader in their accounting team, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape fiscal strategies that drive excellence and customer-centric initiatives. This onsite position ensures you'll work closely with our dedicated staff, fostering collaboration and innovative problem-solving. You'll contribute to a culture of integrity while implementing smart financial practices that empower their company to continue to succeed and provide excellent financial services to our valued customers.

This position is onsite but could be located at any of their Arkansas branches such as Little Rock, Batesville, Hot Springs, Fayetteville, or Rogers.

You will have access to benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off.

The Role:

The SVP-Controller plays a pivotal role in overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring the production of timely and accurate regulatory reports. This position involves managing a comprehensive internal control framework and overseeing budgets to mitigate risks while enhancing financial report precision. With responsibilities including the maintenance of the Bank holding company's general ledger and implementation of consolidation procedures, the SVP-Controller will produce monthly, quarterly, and year-end consolidated financial statements adhering to banking regulations and GAAP.

Additionally, this role encompasses aiding in budget projections, conducting variance analyses, and managing the Bank's budgeting tools for up-to-date financial accuracy. The SVP-Controller will also prepare detailed branch financial statements, provide insights into significant variances, maintain fixed asset ledgers, and ensure accurate and timely tax filings. This position is essential for driving financial integrity and efficiency within the organization.

Does this sound like you?

To excel as the SVP-Controller, candidates must possess a robust background in accounting, management, and supervisory skills. Advanced knowledge of general accounting practices, budgeting, and related financial record-keeping systems is essential. A strong grasp of state and federal banking compliance regulations, GAAP, and Bank accounting policies will be crucial for ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.

Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary to effectively convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate outstanding technical skills, strong decision-making abilities, and a commitment to customer service excellence. This combination of expertise will empower the SVP - Controller to help lead the accounting operations effectively and contribute to the Bank's People First mission of delivering exceptional service to it's customers.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and CPA license; or ten or more years of related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Work related experience should consist of an in-depth background in accounting, management, and supervisory skills.
• Advanced knowledge of general accounting, budgeting, and related accounting and record keeping systems in a financial institution
• Advanced knowledge of related state and federal banking compliance regulations, GAAP, and Bank accounting policies and procedures
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional technical, decision-making, and customer service skills

If interested in learning more about this opportunity, apply directly or send a word copy of your resume to Bailey Clark at

Arkansas Talent Group is a permanent placement recruitment firm. All job submissions or inquiries will be held confidential.

Salary : $125,000 - $175,000