Chief Accounting Officer / Deputy CFO (Banking, ...

OverviewChief Accounting Officer / Deputy CFO (Banking, Lending) – Location: Miami, FL (Relocation Required). A growing, well-established financial services firm in South Florida is confidentially seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Accounting Officer with extensive experience at a bank or financial institution. This executive leadership role will lead all accounting and finance functions with a focus on operational excellence, financial reporting, and strong internal controls.As a direct partner to senior leadership, the Chief Accounting Officer will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s growth, financial integrity, and long-term planning.ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee all aspects of the accounting function, including general ledger, month-end close, internal and external financial reporting, and technical accounting.Build out the FP&A framework and reporting for the company.Assist with budget preparation and variance reporting for management and the board.Ensure compliance with CECL standards, fair value accounting, and loan-level accounting.Develop, strengthen, and scale a robust internal control and compliance environment.Collaborate with executive leadership to guide strategic financial decisions.Drive continuous process improvement, automation, and best practices in finance operations.Contribute to executive-level initiatives and prepare for expanded future responsibilities.QualificationsActive CPA designation is required.Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience.Prior experience in banking, lending, or financial services is required.Strong technical accounting knowledge.Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing finance teams.Experience with CECL, fair value accounting, and designing effective internal control frameworks is required.What’s OfferedRelocation assistance to South Florida.Potential opportunity to grow into a Chief Financial Officer role within 2–3 years.A collaborative, results-driven culture with executive-level visibility and impact.Stability, growth, and long-term potential in a values-driven organization.This is a rare leadership opportunity for a results-oriented accounting executive to shape the financial future of a successful organization while positioning for upward mobility. All inquiries and applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17