VP Controller: Strategic Finance & Risk Leader

Align Credit Union; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Credit Union is seeking a VP Controller to lead the Accounting Department and ensure accurate financial reporting and strong controls. You will partner with the CEO and SLT to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial decisions.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Risk Management, ALCO, and DNA systems, overseeing regulatory filings, and guiding internal audits. This role requires leadership, deep technical finance knowledge, and effective communication with the Board.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience, preferably within a credit union, bank, or other regulated financial institution.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial institution accounting, financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, internal controls, budgeting, financial analysis, regulatory reporting, CECL, and balance sheet management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounting Department, oversee general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end and year-end closings, and ensure accurate financial records.
• Oversee timely preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, regulatory filings (NCUA Call Report), and Board reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, profitability analysis, and financial planning for senior leadership.
• Oversee Allowance for Credit Losses (CECL) calculations and monitoring with Risk Management and Lending.
• Collaborate with Risk Management on internal controls and risk mitigation across the organization.
• Support ALCO balance sheet management including liquidity, interest-rate risk, NEV, and capital planning.
• Serve as SME for DNA and related financial systems; coordinate changes, testing, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory examinations; address findings and corrective actions.
• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to the CEO, SLT, and Board; drive continuous process improvement.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

General ledger

Reconciliations

Internal controls

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Regulatory reporting

CECL

DNA core system

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

DNA core processing system

Spreadsheet software (Excel)

Job description

Align Credit Union is seeking a VP Controller to lead the Accounting Department and ensure accurate financial reporting and strong controls. You will partner with the CEO and SLT to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial decisions.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Risk Management, ALCO, and DNA systems, overseeing regulatory filings, and guiding internal audits. This role requires leadership, deep technical finance knowledge, and effective communication with the Board.