VP Controller: Strategic Finance & Internal Controls Leader

Cooperative Credit Union Association; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cooperative Credit Union Association is seeking a VP Controller to lead the Accounting Department and ensure accurate financial reporting and strong controls.

Reporting to the President & CEO and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, you will partner across risk, lending, IT, and operations to drive strategy and financial oversight.

This role requires CPA or MBA and 5–8 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with CECL and regulatory reporting expertise.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience overseeing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting.
• Ability to lead budgeting, forecasting and analysis.
• Effective communication with senior leadership and board.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounting Department and oversee general ledger, AP, reconciliations, month-end close.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning.
• Oversee Allowance for Credit Losses (CECL) calculations and monitoring.
• Partner with Risk Management on internal controls and risk assessment.
• Participate in ALCO balance sheet management and liquidity analysis.
• Serve as financial subject matter expert for DNA and related systems.
• Coordinate with auditors and regulatory examiners on findings.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Education

CPA or MBA

Tools

GAAP knowledge

DNA core system

Job description

The Cooperative Credit Union Association is seeking a VP Controller to lead the Accounting Department and ensure accurate financial reporting and strong controls.

Reporting to the President & CEO and serving on the Senior Leadership Team, you will partner across risk, lending, IT, and operations to drive strategy and financial oversight.

This role requires CPA or MBA and 5–8 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with CECL and regulatory reporting expertise.