Senior Controller: Lead Financial & Regulatory Reporting

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 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.