Finance Controller

Job Description
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We are hiring a
Controller for a well‑established, member‑focused Credit Union. This is a
full‑time, onsite leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving financial strategy.

• Oversee
  financial operations, accounting processes, and reporting
• Prepare and analyze
  financial statements
• Manage
  general ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Lead
  budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure
  regulatory compliance (banking/credit union standards)
• Monitor financial performance and provide
  strategic insights to leadership
• Implement and maintain
  internal controls
• Supervise and mentor
  accounting team
• Coordinate with
  external auditors and stakeholders

• Strong experience in:
  • Financial reporting
  • General ledger management
  • Account reconciliation
• Expertise in
  budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of
  regulatory compliance (banking / financial institutions)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Prior experience in
  Credit Union / Banking industry (HIGHLY PREFERRED)

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

10+ years of Accounting / Finance experience

Credit Union / Banking / Financial Services

Strong Accounting Leadership (Controller-Level)

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (mandatory)

• 10+ years of progressive experience in
  Accounting / Finance roles
• Currently working as
  Controller / Assistant Controller / Senior Accounting Leader
• Strong expertise in:
  • General Ledger management
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Statement Preparation & Reporting
• Proven experience in:
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Financial analysis to support strategic decisions
• Solid knowledge of:
  • Regulatory compliance (banking / financial environment)
  • Internal controls & audit processes
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • Accounting software / ERP systems
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (reporting, analysis)
• Demonstrated leadership:
  • Managing and mentoring
    accounting teams
  • Driving accountability and performance
• Strong analytical mindset with:
  • High attention to detail
  • Problem‑solving capability
  • Ability to work in a structured, compliance‑driven environment
• Excellent communication skills:
  • Ability to interact with
    executive leadership, auditors, and stakeholders
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance (MANDATORY)
  • CPA or CMA preferred
• Industry Preference:
  • Experience in
    banking / credit union / financial services (HIGHLY PREFERRED)
• Stable career history (
  no job hoppers
  )