Controller

Socket.dev; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylands Family Credit Union in West Point, Virginia, seeks a Controller to lead our accounting, financial reporting, and electronic services functions.

Reporting directly to the President/CEO, this role will own the general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, regulatory reporting, cash management, investments, ALM, and electronic services operations.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting experience in general ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, financial analysis, and audits.
• Ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting and financial operations, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Support NCUA Call Reports, regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial policies.
• Support cash management, liquidity, investments, and asset/liability management (ALM).
• Partner with the President/CEO and leadership on financial planning and decision-making.
• Communicate financial information to leadership and the Board.
• Lead and develop accounting and electronic services team members.
• Oversee electronic services operations including ACH, debit cards, ATMs, online/mobile banking, bill pay, and eStatements.
• Work with vendors to resolve issues and improve processes.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Audits

GAAP

Excel

Regulatory reporting

Leadership

Electronic services operations

Job description

Baylands Family Credit Union is seeking aController to lead our accounting, financial reporting, and electronic services functions. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, this role is responsible for the credit union's general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audits, regulatory reporting, cash management, investments, asset/liability management, and electronic services operations.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accountant or finance professional who is ready to take ownership of an accounting environment, lead a team, and grow into broader credit union operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily accounting and financial operations, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis
• Support NCUA Call Reports, regulatory examinations, audits, and compliance requirements
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial policies
• Support cash management, liquidity, investments, and asset/liability management (ALM)
• Partner with the President/CEO and leadership team on financial planning and decision-making
• Communicate financial information to leadership and the Board
• Lead and develop accounting and electronic services team members
• Oversee electronic services, including ACH, debit cards, ATMs, online banking, mobile banking, bill pay, mobile deposit, eStatements, and payment operations
• Work with vendors and internal partners to resolve operational issues and improve processes

What You'll Bring

• Strong accounting experience in general ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting, and month-end close
• Knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, financial analysis, and audits
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and financial or regulatory deadlines
• Leadership experience or demonstrated readiness to lead a team
• Credit union, banking, financial institution, nonprofit, or regulated-industry experience is preferred
• Experience with NCUA reporting, ALM, investments, ACH, electronic banking, digital banking, or payment services is a plus

You do not need experience in every area listed above. We are looking first for a strong accountant who can manage an accounting environment and is ready to grow into the credit union-specific, leadership, and electronic-services responsibilities of the position.

Schedule & Location

This is a full-time and onsite position located in West Point, Virginia. Typical business hours are Monday through Friday, with additional hours occasionally required for month-end close, budgeting, audits, examinations, and regulatory deadlines.