Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

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Norwalk, CT, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Controller

Mutual Security Credit Union is a financial cooperative owned by the members it serves through its branches in Danbury, Norwalk, Shelton, Bridgeport, and Watertown. Headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut, MSCU has been servicing Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield counties for over 70 years and takes pride in a total membership of over 28,000 and assets over $380 Million.

At MSCU, we believe our success is driven by our people. We work collaboratively across departments, prioritize open communication, and support one another in serving our members well. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful environment where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and build meaningful careers, not just hold jobs.

As a Controller, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the financial health and integrity of the credit union. You’ll lead the Accounting team, ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and asset liability management.

This role blends financial leadership, analytical problem solving, and operational oversight. You'll collaborate closely with senior leadership, auditors, regulators, and departments across the organization to ensure compliance, drive financial performance, and support the credit union’s long-term success. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys turning financial data into actionable insights, developing others, and making a meaningful impact on the organization's strategy and growth.

Join our Team and be a part of a movement that is fostering change and making a meaningful impact every day.

• Serve as the ALM specialist running computer simulation models, updating historical records, providing forecasts, and analyzing data. Creates the monthly ALCO package for review by the committee and the Board of Directors in a timely fashion. Present the package at monthly ALCO meetings to Senior Management. Research NCUA regulatory changes and update and suggest implementation accordingly. Aid in the creation of the annual ALM plan.
  
  Prepare financial projections and evaluations, including peer analysis and reporting.
• In conjunction with the CFO, develop the financial modeling for the strategic plan. Create reports for board presentation and assist in the presentation of the plan.
• Maintain the profitability software model for the credit union. In conjunction with the CFO, review and revise profitability assumptions based upon current and future events. Create reports for senior management and the Board at both an organizational and product level detailing profitability accordingly. Assist in the analysis of the annual redistribution of the membership to the appropriate branch/location.
• Develop reporting for additional financial risks to the credit union, including liquidity, and credit risks. Ensure the credit union remains within established policy guidelines for liquidity. Review the various loan portfolios for negative trends in delinquency and collections.
• Under the guidance of the CFO, review and analyze the Allowance for Loan Loss (ALLL) calculations to ensure accurate reporting.
• Manage and oversee the activities of the Accounting & Finance Department, including assigning work, monitoring performance, developing staff, and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of accounting functions. Make recommendations regarding personnel actions and support employee growth and development. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high‑quality service to internal and external stakeholders in alignment with Credit Union objectives.

• Monitor the daily cash flows of the credit union to ensure all correspondent accounts are properly funded. Make transfers as needed to fund these accounts.
• Monitor the Credit Union's investment portfolio and cash flow needs, providing recommendations to the CFO regarding investment opportunities. Ensure investment transactions are accurately recorded, maintain appropriate settlement and safekeeping controls, monitor interest…