A bank in the Washington DC Metro Market is currently seeking an experienced Chief Accounting Officer with a combination of public accounting and private industry banking experience to join our growing Finance and Accounting Team. This position will serve as a key Accounting Officer supporting the Chief Financial Officer in a broad range of accounting duties, in addition to oversight and management of the Accounting Team. Key activities include (but are not limited to) Internal, External and Regulatory Reporting, Daily Accounting Processes, SOX Control Oversight, Interface with Internal and External Auditors and State and Federal Examiners, support of the CEO, CFO, and others as necessary.

Directly responsible for the preparation and/or review of critical financial reporting activities:

Internal reporting, including monthly board reports and department level budget reports.

External Reporting-All SEC Reporting (10-Q, 10-K, Proxy, S filings, others as required).

Regulatory Reporting-All Regulatory Reports (Call Report, Y series, FR2900, others as required).

Investor Presentations-Support the CFO during periodic investor meetings and/or presentations.

Directly responsible for the preparation and/or review of key accounting activities:

Oversee daily accounting operations.

Oversee Month end close process.

Ensure compliance with all internal policy guidelines & regulations.

Review/Analyze: income/expense entries, significant budget variances, analysis of profitability, etc.

Document, implement and maintain key business controls

Provide backup and as needed support the CFO on funding and other related matters.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration is required.

15+ Years of experience in an accounting or finance role in banking is required, at least 5 of which in a leadership capacity managing a team.

CPA is required.

A deep understanding of bank accounting.

SEC filing experience highly preferred.

Outstanding computer skills

Excellent Excel skills

Strong Word and PowerPoint skills

Reporting tools

Additional details and information will be provided. This Employer is equal opportunity D/F/M/V.