VP Corporate Controller

WHO WE ARE
At GreenWay Bank, we believe banking is about more than transactions—it’s about relationships, trust, and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

GreenWay Bank was founded in 1889 and has built a long tradition of serving customers with personalized service and local decision-making. Today, we proudly serve Van Wert, Fort Wayne, and the surrounding communities, combining the strengths of a community bank with the innovative mindset and capabilities needed to grow into the future. We are passionate about helping individuals, businesses, and communities thrive while staying true to the values that have guided us for generations.
Our company culture is rooted in our C.A.R.I.N.G. Core Values :

• C ommunity – Serve to strengthen where we work and play
• A ccountability – Own our actions and follow through with excellence
• R espect – Actively listen, value every voice, and collaborate for success
• I ntegrity – Do what is right, always
• i N novation – Create, improve, and enhance continuously
• G rit – Do what is needed, not what is easy

At GreenWay Bank, we are driven by exceptional service, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to enriching the lives of everyone we serve. We honor our history, embrace innovation, and invest in people who want to make a difference alongside us.

POSITION SUMMARY
The VP, Corporate Controller provides hands-on leadership of GreenWay Bank’s accounting and financial reporting functions and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and effectiveness of the Bank’s financial operations. Reporting to the EVP, Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller position oversees the Bank’s accounting operations, financial controls, financial reporting and regulatory financial compliance and services as a strategic advisor to senior leadership.

The Corporate Controller leads and develops the Finance team, including the Senior Accountant and Accounts Payable Specialist. This position serves as the Finance team’s primary point of contact for external audits and related financial engagements.

Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional accuracy, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to independently move work forward and meet critical deadlines.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Financial Reporting

• Prepare and issue accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage the annual external audit process, including preparation of all schedules and workpapers
• Produce board and management financial reporting packages on a timely basis
• Maintain responsibility for all footnote disclosures and supplemental schedules
• Researches and applies new ASC standards with minimal CFO guidance
• Regulatory Reporting
• Ensures timely and accurate filing of all regulatory reports (Call Report, FR Y-series, etc.)
• Coordinate regulatory examination requests pertaining to financial records, controls and accounting policies
• Proactively monitors regulatory changes and updates internal policies accordingly
• General Ledger and Close Process
• Own and manage the complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle
• Review and approve all journal entries and account reconciliations
• Oversee AP and Employee Expense process, approval, and payment
• Maintain and govern the chart of accounts; approve additions or modifications
• Ensure daily balancing and reconciliation of all settlement and clearing accounts
• Internal Controls
• Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with GAAP and OCC standards
• Design, refine and operate a system of internal controls over financial reporting
• Perform or coordinate periodic control self-assessments and remediate deficiencies
• Partner with internal audit on planning and execution of financial control reviews
• Tax and Budgeting
• Manage the tax provision process and coordinate with external tax advisors on tax preparation
• Support the CFO in annual budget and multi-year financial plan preparation
• Provide variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods
• Monitor and communicate significant financial trends or anomalies to the CFO
• People and Operations
  • Directly supervise the Senior Accountant and Accounts Payable Clerk
  • Set performance expectations, conduct regular check-ins, and complete annual performance reviews
  • Oversee accounts payable, fixed assets, and prepaid expense tracking functions
  • Cross-train team members to ensure business continuity across all account functions
  • Provide support as needed and serve as designated backup for certain payroll and HR processes in the absence of the Chief People Officer
• • Performs other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities
In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, all GreenWay Bank supervisors are expected to:

• Model GreenWay Bank’s C.A.R.I.N.G. Core Values through their leadership, decisions, and interactions with employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, engaged, and accountable work environment where employees are respected, empowered, and developed.
• Recruit, coach, develop, recognize, and retain high-performing team members while supporting ongoing professional growth.
• Strengthen the organization through succession planning, cross-training, knowledge sharing, and talent development.
• Lead organizational change with integrity by communicating effectively, building trust, and fostering collaboration.
• Champion continuous improvement by encouraging innovation, improving processes, and advancing operational excellence.
• Establish clear expectations, promote accountability, and recognize performance that supports GreenWay Bank’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Build strong partnerships across the organization to support enterprise-wide collaboration and shared success.
• Promote a safe, respectful, ethical, and compliant workplace while ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and Bank policies.
• Serve as a steward of GreenWay Bank’s culture by developing future leaders, strengthening employee engagement, and advancing organizational effectiveness.

Education and Experience

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field required, master’s degree preferred
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred
• Experience
  • Typically 5-7 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, finance, financial reporting, audit, or related professional experience required.
  • Previous supervisory or people-leadership experience highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, monthly/quarterly/year-end close, reconciliations, internal controls, audit coordination, budgeting/forecasting, and financial analysis required.
  • Banking, credit union, or financial institution accounting leadership experience strongly preferred

We recognize that relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities may be gained through a variety of professional and educational experiences. Equivalent combinations of education, experience, training, certifications, and professional development will be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, scanners, and other technology systems.

While performing the essential functions of this role, the employee may be required to:

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
• Operate a computer and other standard office equipment
• Communicate effectively in person, by phone, video, and electronic communications
• Occasionally move throughout the office to access files, office equipment, or meeting areas
• Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based on business needs.

GreenWay Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.