Controller

Company Description:

Founded in 1976, Interamerican Bank is South Florida’s trusted community bank providing a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers. Headquartered in Miami, the bank operates four branches in Miami-Dade County and one in Palm Beach County. Interamerican Bank values creating long-lasting banking relationships and offers a variety of financial products and services, including real estate loans, business loans, and various account types. The bank is insured by the FDIC and is an equal housing lender, committed to maintaining its community focus while being competitive in today’s market.

Position Summary:

Interamerican Bank is looking for an experienced Controller to lead our Accounting Department and provide financial leadership across the Bank. You’ll oversee the General Ledger, financial reporting, cash and liquidity management, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day General Ledger operations, making sure financial statements and transactions are accurate and complete
• Oversee the preparation and filing of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reports, along with management reports and Annual Financial Statement schedules
• Oversee the Bank’s cash flow and liquidity position, short-term investments and cash management, and authorize and approve wire transfers
• Manage the accounts payable function
• Lead, develop and supervise the Accounting team, and quality-check reports and reconciliations to make sure proper procedures are followed
• Develop and put in place policies, procedures and automation that make financial reporting more efficient and effective
• Analyze financial data to find trends and variances, and give management actionable insights
• Act as the main contact for external auditors and regulatory agencies
• Manage Correspondent Bank, FHLB and FRB system administration and relationships, including the Bank’s access to the Federal Reserve
• Support BSA/AML compliance as needed and serve as a financial resource to other departments
• Review and approve journal entries, and make sure monthly account reconciliations and analyses are completed on time
• Coordinate internal audits as well as external audits
• Make sure regulatory filings with the OCC are accurate, including Call Report preparation
• Take part in special projects and ad-hoc assignments

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or relevant discipline with a minimum of five years of bank accounting experience or three years of big four or public accounting experience in banking is required.
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards and bank regulatory requirements (Call Reports, BSA/AML)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or current pursuant of CPA license is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills, plus experience with financial reporting software
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to keep information confidential

Job Type:

• Full-time
• On-site

Salary commensurate with experience.

EOE/ AA / M/F / D/V / DFWP