VP - Controller

Premier America Credit Union; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier America Credit Union is seeking a dynamic VP, Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions. You will partner with the CFO and leadership to drive policy, planning, and performance analysis while ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance across multi-state operations.

The role requires a strong leader capable of building engaged teams, improving processes, and delivering best-in-class service.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of progressively responsible experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, regulations, and industry standards in accounting/finance.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage projects.
• Proficient in MS Office and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting functions for Premier America Credit Union.
• Collaborate with CFO and leadership to implement policies and plans.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, and budget management.
• Ensure controls and procedures maintain data integrity across multi‑state operations.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting; supervise staff.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Regulatory expertise

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic VP, Controller, who is an experienced leader with a track record of building engaged, focused teams and developing high performers. The right candidate will have a sense of urgency, the ability to improve operational efficiency through thoughtful process improvement, and a strong commitment to delivering best in class service.

About the job:

• The VP, Controller is responsible for the overall management of the accounting and financial reporting functions of Premier America Credit Union.
• Works closely with the CFO and members of the leadership team to implement policies, procedures and action plans that support the operations and strategic direction of the credit union.
• Provides leadership and coordination of financial planning, financial reporting, and budget management functions.
• Responsibilities include ensuring that proper controls, policies, and procedures are in place to maintain the integrity of Premier America’s financial data, records, and assets, producing timely and accurate consolidated financial statements, preparing variance and trend reporting to support performance analysis and decision making.
• Oversees preparation and submission of all financial and tax reporting for the Credit Union in compliance with regulatory and audit requirements in a multi-state environment, and supporting regulatory call reporting, providing primary oversight over external auditors, and supervising staff.

Required Education/Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of the financial services industry, including in depth knowledge of GAAP, regulations and industry standards relating to accounting and finance.
• Ability to assist and supervise others.
• Well‑organized and attentive to details.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage projects.
• Proficient in computer operations, specialized applications, and MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to maintain an effective and efficient workflow.

Key Competencies That Make You Stand Out:

• Focus on Service: You are a resource in identifying and resolving issues for internal and external customers.
• Teamwork: Your ability to encourage and exchange creative ideas, to provide practical solutions to problems, will be used to promote innovation.
• Communication: Your effective communication style will be used to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.