Controller

3Rivers Federal Credit Union; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 92,250 - 153,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentive pay

Merit-based pay after 1 year

Job summary

3Rivers Federal Credit Union seeks a Controller to lead the accounting operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic financial oversight for the credit union. You will manage financial reporting, controls, and governance to support growth and fiscal integrity.

The role reports to the CFO and requires strong leadership, deep GAAP knowledge, and experience in regulated financial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• CPA strongly preferred
• Typically 8–12 years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Experience leading accounting operations in regulated financial environments

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, ensure accuracy of financial statements and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, NCUA standards, and applicable regulations
• Provide strategic financial insight to senior leadership and support decision-making

Skills

Strategic mindset

Financial acumen

GAAP knowledge

Executive communication

Complexity management

Accounting systems

Analytical insight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree preferred

CPA preferred

Job description

Reports To

Chief Financial Officer

Location

Onsite, Fort Wayne Corporate Office

Position Type

Exempt

Pay

$92,250/yr - $153,750/yr

Note - The salary for this position is based on a combination of education, relevant experience, and industry standards. The top of the posted pay range reflects compensation for candidates with a similar title, performing comparable duties within a similar industry, and possessing 12 or more years of experience. Actual compensation will be determined based on individual qualifications.

Variable Incentive Pay / Merit

This position is eligible for variable incentive pay based on individual and credit union performance. In addition, the position is also eligible for merit-based pay adjustments after the completion of one year of service, based on personal performance.

Position Summary

The Controller serves as the senior finance leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and strategic oversight of the credit union’s accounting operations, financial controls, financial reporting, and regulatory financial compliance. This role leads the enterprise accounting function to ensure timely and accurate financial statements, strong internal controls, policy adherence, and reliable financial insight that supports executive decision-making and long-term organizational sustainability.

Reporting within the Finance & Strategy organization, the Controller translates enterprise financial strategy into disciplined accounting governance frameworks, reporting systems, and operational controls that protect organizational assets and ensure compliance with GAAP, NCUA standards, and applicable financial regulations. The Controller serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership by interpreting financial trends, assessing business impacts, and recommending actions that strengthen financial performance and safeguard fiscal integrity.

This leader balances technical accounting excellence, regulatory discipline, process optimization, financial insight generation, and organizational partnership while building scalable accounting systems capable of supporting growth, complexity, and enterprise transformation.

Knowledge Requirements

• Advanced strategic mindset with deep expertise in accounting leadership and financial governance.
• Strong financial acumen and technical knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audit standards, and internal controls.
• Expert knowledge of consolidated reporting, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and accounting policy development.
• Strong executive communication, analytical interpretation, and stakeholder influence capability.
• Proven ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and enterprise-scale accounting operations.
• Expertise in accounting systems optimization, financial controls, and process redesign.
• Ability to balance technical rigor, strategic partnership, and long-term enterprise sustainability.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Typically 8–12 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including senior-level controllership or financial reporting oversight.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting operations in regulated financial environments.
• Credit union, banking, or financial institution accounting leadership experience strongly preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Effort

Normal