Craig Jernstrom
@craigjernstrom
Senior CPA and regulatory reporting leader specializing in Call Report and banking financial control.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven CPA with 15+ years of progressive experience across public accounting, regulatory reporting, and financial control. I’ve built a strong track record in banking environments, with deep expertise in regulatory filings, month-end close, and financial reconciliation.
As Regulatory Reporting Manager at Truist Bank, I lead quarter-end regulatory reporting with primary responsibility for the Call Report and Y-9C filings. I also manage additional obligations including Y-11, 9LP, and QFC schedules, partnering with finance and risk teams to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submissions. Previously at Bank of America, I led daily operations and P&L production for the Accounting Control Group within GB&M, and I helped improve reporting accuracy and transparency by establishing a hierarchy point to ring-fence ACG-owned activities.
I bring an audit, tax, and advisory foundation from roles with CPAs and international clients, including ERISA/DOL-aligned employee benefit plan audits and US GAAP disclosure advisory. I’m especially motivated by process improvement and control-strengthening—using Alteryx automation and Excel macro development, building supervisory review checklists, and driving consistent quality across BAU and month-end close work.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Regulatory Reporting Manager
Truist Bank
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Lead quarter-end regulatory reporting, owning Call Report and Y-9C filings, and managing additional obligations including Y-11, 9LP, and QFC schedules. Partner with finance and risk teams to ensure regulatory deliverables are accurate, complete, and submitted on time.
VP, BFC Product Associate
Bank of America
Jul 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 5 months)
Served as Charlotte team lead for the Accounting Control Group within Global Banking & Markets, managing daily operations, personnel, and P&L production. Improved reporting accuracy and efficiency by establishing a new hierarchy point, transitioning monthly balance sheet/income statement reviews, and automating daily reconciliations with Alteryx and Excel macros.
Senior Associate, Assurance
GreerWalker CPAs & Advisors
Dec 2018 - Jun 2019 (6 months)
Delivered assurance services for S-Corps and C-Corps with revenues ranging from $30M to $250M. Conducted employee benefit plan audits in compliance with ERISA and DOL requirements and advised clients on US GAAP transaction disclosures.
Senior Associate (International)
Rodl & Partner
Nov 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years)
Provided attest, advisory, and tax services to international clients with U.S. subsidiary operations. Prepared individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns and developed proficiency in ProSystem fx Engagement, Tax, and FixedAsset modules.
Audit Manager
Martin Starnes and Associates
Aug 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 3 months)
Managed audit engagements for government and for-profit entities, including preparation of financial statements, single audit reports, and management recommendation letters. Supervised and trained staff, reviewed audit documentation, and managed client billings and realization metrics.
CPA Associate to Manager
Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC
Jun 2007 - Jul 2015 (8 years 1 month)
Progressed from associate to manager over eight years, helping establish and grow the Pittsburgh office since its 2007 launch. Led financial statement and single audits, evaluated internal controls using the COSO framework, presented findings to governing boards, and managed proposal/RFP work, engagement scheduling, and hiring.
Education
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University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts, Financial Accounting
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007.
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