Controller - WEX Bank

Financial Leader

Seeking an experienced financial leader to oversee accounting, regulatory reporting and financial reporting in a highly regulated banking environment. This role is responsible for managing the independent audit, ensuring compliance with all regulatory filings, and developing board-level reporting and insights to support strategic decision-making. The position includes maintaining stress test models, driving process automation and leading a high-performing accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic financial leader, providing insights on financial reporting, capital management, and regulatory compliance in a highly regulated environment.
• Prepare annual standalone financial statements and manage the independent audit process.
• Support annual regulatory audits and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Manage preparation and submission of regulatory reports, including FR 2900, FR 2644, FR 2420, TIC, and quarterly Call Reports.
• Maintain and enhance an economic stress test model to support balance sheet and capital management decisions.
• Develop and present board-level financial reporting packages, including KPIs, variance analysis, and strategic insights.
• Collaborate on capital planning and balance sheet management strategies to maintain regulatory capital levels and optimize liquidity.
• Drive process automation and efficiency improvements across finance and reporting functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering accountability and growth.
• Promote a culture of process ownership, results-oriented execution, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls, segregation of duties, and adequate coverage across accounting areas.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory reporting within a banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of banking regulations.
• Industrial bank experience preferred.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.

Pay Range: $128,000.00 - $170,000.00