Controller

Role Description

This role leads Corporate Accounting with direct ownership of financial reporting, month-end close, and general ledger integrity. You’ll operate as a hands-on leader while also building and optimizing processes that support accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

This role is ideal for a leader who brings a strong sense of ownership and a track record of strengthening processes, systems, and controls to support accuracy, efficiency, and growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day Corporate Accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of internal and external financial statements
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll-related accounting processes
• Identify inefficiencies and redesign accounting workflows to improve accuracy and automation
• Partner with external auditors and support regulatory exams
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings and tax compliance in partnership with external advisors
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial systems integrity
• Manage and develop accounting team members, including performance management and coaching
• Support strategic initiatives, system implementations, and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (Master’s and/or CPA preferred)
• 8–10+ years of accounting experience, with significant experience in banking
• Prior leadership experience managing accounting staff
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Deep understanding of general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting

Requirements

• Strong foundation in bank accounting and financial reporting
• Proven experience leading accounting operations and teams
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a hands-on environment
• Strong process improvement mindset with experience building or optimizing workflows
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner across functions

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Company Description

Herring Bank is a growing organization focused on building scalable, disciplined operations to support long-term success. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact how the bank operates by strengthening controls, improving consistency, and supporting enterprise-wide growth.

This is a remote position.