CIT Group, a provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, has appointed Carol Hayles as senior vice president, corporate controller.

Hayles also will serve as the company’s principal accounting officer and will be responsible for managing the Accounting department, as well as all SEC and regulatory reporting. She will report directly to CFO Scott Parker.

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