Axos Bank

Target Range:

$180,000.00/Yr. - $250,000.00/Yr.

Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 12.5%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 12.5%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

The FVP, Axos Bank Controller will play a key role in leading the month‑end close for our public entity and drive the administration and continuous improvement of our SOX program. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller/Chief Accounting Officer, this role is pivotal in shaping the leadership structure needed to support our ongoing growth. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing large teams within a public company environment, ideally within the financial services sector.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and related external auditor’s reviews and audits
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and reports specifically 10-K’s and 10-Qs along with other regulatory filings
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the close process (including identifying and implementing technology and off-shoring strategies)
• Lead the bank’s SOX compliance program to ensure adherence to internal control requirements and develop a scalable program to support the continued growth of the institution
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for SOX testing and documentation
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and support for their professional development
• Foster a collaborative work environment
• Communicate effectively with senior management, auditors, the Board, and regulatory bodies and prepare deliverables to facilitate those communications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; active CPA license strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing large or complex accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and public company reporting requirements
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or supporting SEC and other public company regulatory filings
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger, close, reconciliation, and internal control processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience partnering with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
• Banking, financial services, or broker-dealer accounting experience strongly preferred

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notices

Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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