CONTROLLER

Controller

Americas Credit Union - DuPont, WA 98327

Salary Range $128,000.00 - $183,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level 4 Year Degree Category Accounting

Overview

ACU is committed to providing an enjoyable work environment and outstanding job opportunities, while providing excellent benefit options to meet our employees short and long-term goals. We have a reputation for offering an outstanding benefit package to our employees that work 30 or more hours per week.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Training and advancement opportunities
• 401k with match up to 6%
• Mortgage discounts
• No interest employee loans for work wear
• Paid volunteering at ACU sponsored events
• Bonus opportunities
• Company paid long term disability and life insurance
• Full Medical, Vision and Dental benefits
• Annual employee event for all staff and their families
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Qualifications

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA preferred
• Eight years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Five or more years of related experience within a financial institution or related industry
• Extensive experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Proficiency with financial modeling software and accounting systems
• Strong leadership abilities with experience in managing and developing accounting teams
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Assists the CFO with preparation of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Oversees preparation and review of NCUA Call Reports and other regulatory filings
• Oversees all general ledger accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and review processes to ensure timely identification, investigation, and resolution of outstanding items and variances.
• Directs, develops, and evaluates Accounting Department personnel, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, regulatory compliance, accountability, professional development, and efficient resource utilization.
• Maintains and monitors internal controls designed to safeguard Credit Union assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Oversees CECL methodology, allowance calculations, supporting documentation, and related financial reporting
• Leads month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Leads process improvement and accounting automation efforts
• Coordinates regulatory examinations and internal and external audits. Serves as a liaison between the Credit Union and external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Assists Senior Management in developing short- and long-term goals and objectives
• Develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical and accounting information to determine Credit Union performance in the areas of profitability, performance against budget and other statistics indicating the financial soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization
• Advises department managers regarding accounting entries, financial reporting, and comparative analyses. Assists department groups with research, problem-solving, and input on financial goals
• Ensures accounting personnel are informed of accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; promotes consistency throughout accounting operations. Partners with Information Technology and other departments to implement efficient systems, reporting enhancements, and process improvements.
• Assists the CFO with financial analyses related to cash flow, investments, liquidity, banking relationships, and other strategic initiatives
• Represents the Credit Union to various trade professionals and groups while ensuring the Credit Union's professional reputation is maintained
• Ensures appropriate levels of confidentiality regarding the Credit Union's operations
• Prepares and assists with procedures and policymaking as it pertains to the accounting department. Ensures that well-documented procedures exist for all relevant processes.
• Completes special accounting projects as assigned

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we hire and retain the best-qualified people without regard to marital status, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.