Assistant Controler

Angott Search Group is pleased to partner with a respected credit union in the search for an Assistant Controller. This position plays a key leadership role within the Accounting department overseeing daily accounting operations financial reporting regulatory compliance and internal controls while supporting the Controller and broader organization.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage the monthly close process including general ledger reconciliations journal entries balance sheet and income statement preparation.
• Oversee monthly analysis of loan participations investments and derivatives including related journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and approve journal entries account reconciliations and financial statements.
• Oversee preparation of regulatory filings including NCUA Call Reports.
• Supervise mentor and develop accounting staff including hiring training performance management and professional development.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and serve as an escalation point for departmental issues.
• Lead or support budgeting processes including operating expenses and non-interest income as well as variance analysis.
• Prepare dividend recommendations and monthly financial performance narratives and visual reporting.
• Coordinate preparation for audits and regulatory examinations and work with internal and external auditors.
• Manage loan analytics systems including reconciliation of loan balances charge-offs delinquency data and related reporting.
• Assist with oversight of ACH operations including business account onboarding NACHA compliance file submissions returns exceptions and fraud claims.
• Assist with oversight of check returns and wire processing including resolution of returned items and fraud claims.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of five years of accounting or financial experience including at least two years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Familiarity with credit union operations regulatory requirements Federal Reserve systems ACH and check-clearing processes.
• Understanding of financial planning budgeting and analysis.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas and financial analysis.
• Experience with automated accounting and electronic delivery systems.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and identify process improvements.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain accounting concepts to non-accounting staff.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and maintain composure in a deadline-driven environment.
• CPA licensure or MBA preferred.

Required Experience:

Junior IC