Regulatory Financial Reporting Manager
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About the role
We are seeking a talented and motivated Regulatory Financial Reporting Manager to own and lead bank-specific regulatory reporting as Sezzle builds out its banking operations. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing team, with strong prospects for continued growth and increased ownership. The Regulatory Financial Reporting Manager will be the subject matter expert and primary owner of all bank regulatory filings, including Call Reports (FFIEC 031/041/051), and will serve as a key partner to Finance, Legal, Compliance, and executive leadership in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant regulatory submissions. You will be building the regulatory reporting function from the ground up, establishing processes, controls, and infrastructure that will scale with Sezzle's banking operations.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end preparation and filing of bank regulatory reports , including FFIEC Call Reports (031/041/051), and other required filings with the OCC, FDIC, and other applicable regulators.
- Build and maintain the regulatory reporting framework , including reporting calendars, data sourcing workflows, reconciliation procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Interpret and apply regulatory reporting instructions (FFIEC, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve) to Sezzle's unique business model, ensuring proper classification and reporting of BNPL-related assets, liabilities, income, and capital.
- Monitor and implement changes to regulatory reporting requirements, including new or revised schedules, reporting thresholds, and interpretive guidance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering to source data, resolve reporting questions, and ensure consistency between regulatory filings and GAAP financial statements.
- Support regulatory examinations and audits by providing documentation, responding to examiner inquiries related to Call Report data, and remediating findings as needed.
- Partner with external auditors and consultants on regulatory reporting matters, including agreed-upon procedures and attestation engagements.
- Develop and maintain documentation of regulatory reporting policies, procedures, and methodologies to support SOX compliance and institutional knowledge.
- Leverage technology and automation to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of the regulatory reporting process. Champion the use of AI and modern tools to streamline data aggregation, validation, and submission workflows.
- Provide regulatory reporting expertise to leadership on the financial reporting implications of new products, strategic initiatives, and changes to Sezzle's banking operations.
- What We Look For:
- 5+ years of experience in bank regulatory reporting, with direct hands-on experience preparing and filing FFIEC Call Reports.
- Deep working knowledge of FFIEC reporting instructions, schedules, and regulatory capital calculations.
- Experience with OCC-supervised national banks or de novo bank reporting requirements is a significant differentiator.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and the ability to bridge between GAAP financial statements and regulatory reporting frameworks.
- Experience building or significantly improving regulatory reporting processes, controls, and infrastructure.
- Proficiency with regulatory reporting software/platforms and advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization or automation tools is a plus.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a track record of producing accurate, examination-ready regulatory filings.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory reporting requirements into clear guidance for cross-functional partners.
- CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Requirements
- Prior experience at a national bank, de novo banking institution, or OCC-regulated entity.
- Experience with regulatory reporting during a bank charter
Additional Information
About Sezzle: Established in 2016 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sezzle Inc. is a publicly traded financial technology company (Nasdaq: SEZL) operating in the United States and Canada. With a mission to financially empower the next generation, Sezzle is revolutionizing the shopping experience beyond payments, blending cutting-edge tech with seamless, interest-free installment plans that make shopping smarter and more accessible. We're not just transforming payments; we're redefining how people discover, interact with, and purchase the things they love while driving real impact on merchant sales through increased conversions and higher order values. Sezzle currently employs approximately 400 employees and contractors, with gross annual revenue exceeding $450 million and net income of more than $133 million (based on our 2025 Annual Report).
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