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Craig Jernstrom

@craigjernstrom

Senior CPA and regulatory reporting leader specializing in Call Report and banking financial control.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a senior role in banking finance or a Controller position where accounting rigor and cross-functional leadership drive business outcomes.

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

TB
Current

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.

BA

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.

MA

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.

ZL

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

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pittsburgh logoUP

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Arts, Financial Accounting

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh in 2007.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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