Assistant Controller

Main Street Bank

. Support regulatory and internal financial reporting for the Bank, its holding companies, and subsidiaries .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMarlborough • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $97,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and accounting management, with strong leadership and team development capabilities. Proficient in GAAP, financial analysis, and advanced Excel, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or FinanceStrong Knowledge Of GAAPFinancial And Regulatory Reporting ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsLeadership And Supervisory Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingGeneral Ledger ManagementTax AccountingSecurities AccountingAccounts Payable ProcessingFinancial Statement PreparationData AnalysisProblem SolvingCompliance ManagementPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailEffective CommunicationTeam BuildingCoaching And MentoringInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365 ApplicationsOracleIDashboardWITS Wire Automation SoftwareCall Report Software

Industry Keywords

BankingFinancial ServicesPublic AccountingBank Secrecy Act ComplianceRegulatory Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support regulatory and internal financial reporting for the Bank, its holding companies, and subsidiaries
Assist with Accounting Department management and oversee staff and daily operations
Process general ledger transactions and correct posting errors
Manage holding company and subsidiary accounting, including dividends, interest payments, and financial statements
Handle securities and fixed asset accounting
Process and approve accounts payable, sales tax, use tax, and backup withholding reporting and payments
Maintain the general ledger, open and close accounts, and design new financial reports
Cross-train and provide backup coverage for department staff
Complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting tasks accurately and on time
Prepare financial reports for FHLB, FDIC Call Report, DIF, Commissioner of Banks, Federal Reserve, and Internal Revenue Service
Assist internal, external, and regulatory auditors by gathering requested materials
Assist with federal and state tax accounting, tax provisions, estimated tax payments, and deferred tax assets or liabilities
Authorize incoming and outgoing domestic operational wires using WITS wire automation software
Provide backup for investment portfolio accounting, including payments, purchases, sales, maturities, safekeeping, and system maintenance
Oversee resolution of outstanding reconciliation items
Lead and participate in departmental projects
Handle sensitive and confidential information in compliance with Bank policies and procedures
Maintain compliance with Bank Secrecy Act regulations, regulatory standards, and risk controls
Supervise assigned staff, direct work, identify training needs, and provide training
Review and approve biweekly timecards and team time-off requests
Complete performance checkpoints and recommend employment decisions
Coach, counsel, discipline, and develop staff
Review departmental procedures and recommend productivity and efficiency improvements
Oversee daily department operations and ensure required tasks are completed accurately
Report to the VP Controller

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
Six to eight years of accounting or financial management experience in banking, financial services, or public accounting preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Experience with financial and regulatory reporting
Advanced Excel skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
Comfort using and learning Call Report and database software, Oracle, and iDashboard
Leadership, supervisory, coaching, or employee development experience preferred
Self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn and advance
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks independently and meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge of administrative practices and office procedures
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate goals and initiatives to staff and management
Effective leadership, team building, and coaching skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
Technology proficiency
Ability to communicate accurately with customers about banking products, accounts, and transactions
Ability to use judgment and discretion, interpret and follow policies, and create reports and business correspondence
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and Bank policies and procedures
Main Street Bank’s standard language is English
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds
Ability to remain stationary for more than 50% of the time
Ability to operate a computer for extended periods
Ability to work early morning, evening, and/or weekend hours as needed
Regular local travel for bank purposes
Successful completion of background and credit review as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement after successful completion of training and proven abilities
Dedicated, distraction-free remote workspace arrangement
Reliable high-speed internet for Teams meetings and video calls
Required training sessions and online courses
Coaching and training opportunities supporting individual and team growth
Potential participation in community events
Equal employment opportunity protections
At-will employment