Zachary Allen, CPA

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Corporate Controller at Blue Sky Bank

Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Zachary is the SVP, Corporate Controller at Blue Sky Bank, where he specializes in financial reporting and internal controls. A Certified Public Accountant, he has experience leading FDICIA implementation and recently authored a public comment to the FDIC on community banking deregulation, demonstrating his deep industry engagement and expertise.

Outside of his core responsibilities, Zachary is focused on continuous professional development. He has pursued leadership education through programs at Wharton Executive Education and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking. His interests include content from Harvard Business Review, indicating a passion for high-level business strategy and insights.

He recently submitted a public comment to the FDIC regarding proposed changes to asset thresholds for integrated audits.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Curious

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Community Banking Regulation
Authored and published a detailed public comment to the FDIC on proposed deregulation, specifically regarding asset thresholds for internal control and external audits.
Internal Financial Controls
He led the design and implementation of FDICIA Part 363 internal control requirements at Blue Sky Bank and is a vocal advocate on the topic.
Team Development
Actively hiring for his accounting team and promotes his bank's commitment to investing in employee development through advanced schooling and opportunities.

Media Appearances

FDIC Regulatory Filing: Blue Sky Bank – Zachary Allen (Corporate Controller). Featured in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

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Work History

5-2025
Corporate Controller at Blue Sky Bank
3-2023 - 5-2025
Corporate Controller at Blue Sky Bank
12-2022 - 3-2023
Controller, Corporate at Ashton Gray
12-2022 - 3-2023
Data & Analysis Administrator at Ashton Gray
11-2020 - 12-2022
Controller, Construction at Ashton Gray

Education

6-2025 - 7-2027
Leadership Certificate from Wharton Executive Education
6-2025 - 6-2027
Education details unavailable from ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking

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Exp : 11 Location : Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Corporate Controller at Blue Sky Bank
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Insights For Selling To Zachary

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zachary is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zachary

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zachary move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Zachary take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Zachary

Personality Compatibility


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