Controller

UniWyo Credit Union; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UniWyo Credit Union is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead the Finance Department under general supervision. The role covers preparing and analyzing financial records, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and banking regulations.

You will supervise staff, coordinate audit processes, manage internal controls, and work with vendors and management to optimize financial operations and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in banking, accounting, management, finance or closely related field with 5 years of relevant accounting or banking experience.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of GAAP and credit union regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports for audits.
• Maintain general ledger and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Develop and document record keeping and accounting systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal staff in finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with Bank Secrecy Act and AML requirements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Record keeping

Customer service

Task prioritization

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in banking, accounting, management, finance or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Job description

Under general supervision, undertakes and performs a variety of accounting and financial and related service support functions associated with the Finance Department for UniWyo FCU.

JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

The following EXAMPLES OF DUTIES are NOT intended as a comprehensive list. These provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Develops, implements, modifies and documents record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology. Prepares written reports and documents for internal and external audits and/or examinations.

Establishes general ledger, assigns and posts entries to proper accounts. Prepares periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. Reports to management regarding the finances of UniWyo FCU. Reconciles, processes, records and summarizes all general ledger accounts. Works with and assists vendors, supervisors, employees and others having business with the finance department.

Surveys operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop and maintain solutions to business and financial problems. Maintains, records, reconciles and reviews all investment transactions, ATM, mortgage and investment information. Records disbursements and repayments of portfolio loans. Reviews and maintains daily cash flows in accounts and/or transfers money appropriately. Closes the financial records monthly.

Supervises assigned employees and performs related management responsibilities, including interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations. Coordinates, prioritizes, and assigns work; establishes performance expectations and goals; and monitors work progress and departmental needs. Conducts monthly one-on-one meetings to provide coaching, feedback, and support. Identifies employee training and development needs and arranges appropriate training opportunities. Addresses performance or conduct concerns and recommends or implements corrective and disciplinary action, up to and including termination, as appropriate.

Lead the Accounting Department and develop, maintain, and monitor appropriate safeguards, internal controls, and segregation of duties to protect credit union assets and ensure sound accounting practices.

Responsible for compliance with the Bank Secrecy and Anti Money Laundering Acts including monitoring for such illegal activity as it applies to this position.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable credit union rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, case law and other governing rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the Credit Union’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of file and records management.
• Knowledge of the principles of bookkeeping and/or accounting.
• Knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of the principles of customer service.
• Skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Skills in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Skills in assessing, analyzing, identifying and recommending solutions to problems.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, other UniWyo FCU employees, representatives from other credit unions, general public and/or others having business with UniWyo FCU.
• Skills in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software and operating systems/applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in banking, accounting, management, finance or closely related field AND five (5) years of relevant accounting, banking, cashier, or closely related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be proficient in word processing and current spreadsheet software.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials and/or other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May be exposed to potential physical harm and infectious diseases.
• May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.

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