Remote Financial Controller – To $155K – Remote – Job # 3639B
Who We Are
The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Schaumburg, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposition centers around providing the very best available banking and accounting talent. In fact, most of our recruiters are former bankers or accountants themselves!
We know how to evaluate the very best banking and accounting talent available in the market. Whether you are a candidate seeking a new opportunity or a bank or company president trying to fill an essential position, The Symicor Group stands ready to deliver premium results for you.
The Position
Our community bank client is seeking to fill a Remote Financial Controller role. The successful candidate will be responsible for The selected candidate will be Responsible for the financial reporting to the Board of Directors, regulatory authorities, and internal management of the bank. Ongoing development of Accounting Department staff, in addition to ensuring that the bank is in compliance with accounting procedures and internal control elements. Establish, coordinate, and maintain an accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the Bank and provides financial consolidation of branches and subsidiaries. Oversee the supervision of Accounting Staff.
This position offers a competitive salary of up to $155K, a full benefits package, and may be bonus eligible. (This is a remote position)
Remote Financial Controller responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the organization’s daily accounting functions accounting functions
- Managing the accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable departments
- Working with executive team to guide the organization’s financial decisions
- Communicating regularly with (and often reporting to) the CFO
- Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements
- Coordinating activities of external auditors
- Managing the budget process
- Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
- Developing and monitoring financial performance metrics
- Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
- Hiring, training and retaining accounting staff
Who Are You?
You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for an opportunity where you can pursue your interests and your passion. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but merely the starting point for your future.
You also bring the following skills and experience:
- Prefer candidates who have an MBA or professional certification such as the CPA, CGMA or CMA. Experience in public accounting preferred.
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in accounting for financial institution with experience in staff supervision.
- Advanced knowledge of financial institution policies and procedures, preferably at a community bank.
- Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- The ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by skillfully gathering and analyzing information, facts, data, etc.
- Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations
- Candidates should possess knowledge of all aspects of GAAP and also require knowledge of SEC regulations and provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
The next step is yours. Email us your current resume along with the position you are considering to:
resumes@symicorgroup.com


