Assistant Controller

Unitus Community Credit Union; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Dental + Vision

401(k) Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Transit & Parking benefits

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Unitus Community Credit Union is seeking a Manager - Assistant Controller to lead the accounting department with care, clarity, and accountability. You will oversee general ledger, regulatory reporting, payroll, and year-end close, while partnering with Finance and the CFO on budgets and internal controls.

The role emphasizes staff development, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP and policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• BS in accounting/finance or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience including GAAP reporting.
• At least 3 years in supervisory role.
• Experience with general ledger and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead core accounting operations and internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and regulatory filings.
• Oversee payroll operations and journal entries.
• Coordinate year-end close and budget processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting

Payroll processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, and/or economics or equivalent experience

Tools

General ledger software

Payroll systems

Fixed assets management software

Job description

At Unitus, each employee has an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for our members, our communities, and one another. As the Manager - Assistant Controller, you’ll join a collaborative, people-focused leadership team and help guide the Accounting Department with care, clarity, and accountability. In this senior leadership role, you’ll support and develop team members, strengthen partnerships across the organization, and help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of our accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, financial risk management, ad hoc analysis, and the systems that support our work.

This role is responsible for the credit union’s financial data including: general ledger reconciliations, regulatory reporting, year-end financial statements, risk management, budget process, auditor coordination, financial reporting, payroll management, achieving strategic initiatives and ensures operations within a safe and sound manner within the policy framework approved by the Board.

Our strong team of leaders, outstanding culture, above market benefits, continuous involvement in the communities we serve, and competitive pay programs make Unitus an excellent place to contribute and grow your talents.

Primary Duties

• Lead core accounting operations, including policies, procedures, internal controls, general ledger governance, record retention, vendor relationships, and department workflows.
• Ensure financial records and reporting are accurate, consistent, and compliant with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the general ledger and related systems, including access controls, data integrity, reconciliation standards, journal entries, and balance-sheet activity.
• Oversee payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing, reporting, journal entries, vendor coordination, and internal controls.
• Ensure timely completion of regulatory and external filings, including Call Reports, public funds and deposit reports, year-end financial statements, and Form 990.
• Coordinate key annual accounting initiatives, including budget preparation in partnership with Finance and year-end close activities.
• Provide responsive, collaborative service to team members and departments across Unitus.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members through clear work assignment, performance oversight, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
• Direct day-to-day accounting activities to support timely transaction processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, backup coverage, and continuity of operations.
• Support staff across core accounting functions, including accounts payable, fixed assets, payroll, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, correspondent banking, and reporting.
• Lead department projects, system enhancements, and process improvements that support business plans, service, efficiency, and accounting best practices.
• Partner with the Manager, Finance on the annual budget process, year-end financial statements, and department initiatives.
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to maintain strong internal controls and consistent application of GAAP.
• Provide accounting insight to leadership, identify reporting or control risks early, and keep the Chief Financial Officer informed of trends, risks, and potential concerns.

As An Ideal Candidate, You Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, and/or economics or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience related to financial statement preparation, GAAP-based financial reporting, General ledger systems and chart of accounts management, account reconciliations, accounts payable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supervisory, management, or lead role, with responsibility for coaching staff and reviewing work.
• Experience in organizing the financial accounting processes, interpreting rules and regulations, maintaining internal controls, managing projects and working with various accounting systems (i.e. general ledger, financial reporting, payroll, fixed assets, MS Excel, reconciliation tools, etc.).
• Experience in presenting research findings and recommendations to committees and/or senior level management.
• Financial/professional service industry experience preferred.

Our Benefits

Maintaining wellness and work/life balance is an important part of the Unitus culture. Our benefits are a reflection of this commitment.

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts + HSA
• Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) during their first twelve months of employment
• Unitus recognizes 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives (*eligibility dependent)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Debt Repayment
• Transit & Parking benefits
• Paid Volunteer Time Off

What’s it really like to work here?

We are a people-focused organization that places an emphasis on culture. Unitus is local, successful, and committed to continuously improving and growing!

Unitus Community Credit Union (Unitus) is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process.