Controller

Position Summary: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will build and lead the Bank’s accounting and finance function in advance of the launch of a de novo industrial bank, including accounting infrastructure, financial and regulatory reporting, treasury operations, and internal controls required for appropriate for a regulated banking environment. The position will initially be based within Stellantis Financial Services, Inc., supporting finance and accounting operations while gaining familiarity with systems, data flows, and operating practices that will be leveraged by the Bank, before transitioning to Controller of the Bank as part of the pre-opening leadership team. The Controller will closely collaborate with Bank leadership and affiliated teams to ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and a successful Day 1 launch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Stellantis Financial Services, Inc. with core accounting activities, including month-end close, ERP implementation, and SEC reporting while preparing for transition to the Bank
• Partner with the CFO and affiliate stakeholders to drive selection, implementation, and integration of financial systems and scalable data flows supporting financial, management, and regulatory reporting
• Lead the finance and accounting workstreams for the Bank’s core platform implementation, including product configuration, general ledger architecture, reporting design, and user acceptance testing
• Design and implement the Bank’s general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies, procedures, and internal control framework appropriate for a regulated financial institution
• Establish SOX-aligned controls, financial governance processes, corporate policies, and compliance monitoring for affiliate transactions (e.g., Regulation W, 23A, 23B)
• Play a key leadership role in pre-opening readiness, partnering with risk, compliance, operations, and technology teams to ensure regulatory alignment and operational preparedness
• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including monthly close process, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• Oversee treasury-related activities, including cash management, forecasting, and payment operations (wire/ACH)
• Ensure timely and accurate internal financial reporting, external regulatory filings, and effective support for audits and regulatory examinations
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance organization capable of supporting both launch and long-term growth

Required Experience:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• Minium seven (7) years of experience in leadership or a managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting frameworks applicable to banking organizations, including familiarity with regulatory reporting and capital frameworks.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal control environments.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and reach well-reasoned conclusions on complex technical accounting issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proven strategic and operational leadership capability, including the ability to motivate teams and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and respond quickly to management and business needs.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• CPA
• Overtime required – N/A Travel 0-10% – as required on an as needed basis.
• Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications Preferred:

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is highly preferred!
• ERP Conversion
• Auto Financing
• Experience in regulated financial services environments is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Work Schedule Ability to work between the hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and weekends as needed.

Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons. Supervisory