Controller

The Controller will report directly to the CIT Bank CFO and will be responsible for overseeing the Bank's general ledger, coordinating external and internal audits, as well as managing and providing guidance to a staff of 6 team members.

The Controller will also be responsible for:
• Driving the month end close, conducting variance analyses, and preparing financial statements.
• Reviewing non-recurring journal entries.
• Establishing and implementing systems and procedures.
• Spearheading the development of a top-notch accounting team.
• Protecting the Bank’s assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance for FDICIA and SOX.
• Maintaining financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.
• Maintaining staff job results via performance management, (e.g. coaching, counseling and disciplining employees)
• Coordinating accounting with Bank subsidiaries.
• Preparing quarterly call report.
• Coordinating preparation of quarterly 10Q reports for parent.
• Coordinating preparation of annual audited financial statements for Bank.
• Fostering a collaborative team oriented environment that fosters passion for the work.

• GL experience (PeopleSoft a plus)
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Business writing skills
• Very organized
• Team oriented style
• Highly professional
• Goal oriented
• Mentoring capabilities
• Positive attitude
• Integral knowledge of close process
• Quarterly reporting experience
• Advanced Excel skills

Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Master’s and/or CPA desired.
• More than 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Banking industry experience strongly preferred.
• Must have hands-on transactional accounting experience or public accounting/audit experience.
• Experience with regulators is a plus.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including GAAP and related pronouncements.
• Demonstrated experience managing employees.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Hiring Policies - United States

CIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CIT policy prohibits discrimination of employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment with CIT will be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, Vietnam veteran status, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. CIT's policy applies to, but is not limited to, hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination and compensation. CIT complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which CIT has offices.

Hiring Policies - Canada

CIT is committed to a workplace free from discrimination by providing equal treatment and equal opportunity to all of its employees and potential employees regardless of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, religion, creed, ethnic origin, language, race, sex or sexual orientation, family status, marital status, physical disability/handicap, political belief or any other prohibited ground for discrimination. CIT complies with applicable federal, provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in every location in which CIT has offices.