Controller

Greater Kentucky Credit Union, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Greater Kentucky Credit Union is looking for an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Controller will be an important part of our management team and a trusted financial leader.

The role requires strong accounting skills, experience with GAAP and regulatory reporting, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly. CPA is preferred and credit union experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, GL accounting, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit procedures.
• Experience leading month-end and year-end closing processes.
• CPA preferred.
• Credit union/regulated-industry experience preferred.
• Experience with NCUA reporting/CECL, investments, liquidity, ALM, audits or regulatory examinations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the credit union’s accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee the general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, fixed assets, investments, and other accounting activities.
• Manage the monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements.
• Prepare the annual budget and provide budget-to-actual analysis.
• Coordinate financial audits and regulatory examinations.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate internal audit activities and follow up on findings.
• Review financial and operational processes for risk, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Provide financial analysis to help management evaluate products, make decisions, plan for the future, and support growth.
• Provide leadership and mentorship for accounting staff.
• Help oversee compliance activities, policy updates, and third-party resources.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Greater Kentucky Credit Union is looking for an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions.

Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Controller will be an important part of our management team. We’re looking for someone with strong accounting skills, good judgment, and the ability to clearly explain financial information and become a trusted leader within the credit union.

• $85,000-$105,000, depending on qualifications and experience

What You’ll Do

• Lead the credit union’s accounting and financial reporting functions
• Oversee the general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, fixed assets, investments, and other accounting activities
• Manage the monthly and year-end closing processes
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepare the credit union’s annual budget and provide regular budget-to-actual analysis
• Prepare or review regulatory financial reports, including the NCUA Call Report
• Coordinate financial audits, regulatory examinations, and accounting-related requests
• Develop and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures
• Coordinate internal audit activities and follow up on identified findings
• Review financial and operational processes for risk, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Provide financial analysis to help management evaluate products, make decisions, plan for the future, and support the credit union’s growth
• Provide leadership and oversight for accounting staff, including guidance, training, cross-training, and mentorship
• Help oversee compliance activities, policy updates, and third-party compliance resources
• Work closely with the Member Development, Member Solutions, Teller, and IT teams

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general-ledger accounting, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit procedures
• Experience leading month-end and year-end closing processes
• Experience preparing organizational budgets and analyzing financial performance
• Ability to analyze financial information and explain it clearly
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to work across departments when needed
• CPA preferred
• Credit union, banking, financial institution, or regulated-industry experience preferred
• Experience with NCUA reporting, CECL, investments, liquidity, ALM, audits, or regulatory examinations is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to grow into a larger leadership role based on performance
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• A collaborative workplace where your work can make a real difference