Assistant Controller

Dow Credit Union•Midland, MI

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dow Credit Union is seeking an experienced and strategic Assistant Controller to join our Accounting leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership, process improvement, and strategic thinking. As the Assistant Controller, you'll serve as a key partner to the Controller and leadership team, helping ensure the accuracy and integrity of the credit union's financial reporting while influencing business decisions through financial insights, forecasting, and analysis. You'll lead critical accounting functions, oversee audits and examinations, contribute to asset-liability management discussions, and help drive process and system improvements across the organization. If you're a CPA (or pursuing one), enjoy solving complex accounting challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact at a member-focused financial institution, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
7+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation.
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Credit union or financial institution experience.
Experience with regulatory reporting, audits, CECL, budgeting, and financial systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly financial close process and financial reporting activities.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
Prepare and maintain CECL methodologies, assumptions, and supporting documentation.
Research and apply new accounting standards and regulatory guidance.
Serve as a member of the Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO), providing financial insight and analysis.
Lead monthly financial review meetings and communicate key trends, risks, and opportunities.
Oversee regulatory filings, including NCUA Call Reports.
Own audit and examination coordination with internal auditors, external auditors, and regulators.
Participate in annual budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
Support ACH, wire, and payment operations oversight and risk management.
Drive accounting automation, financial system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
Evaluate new products, contracts, and business initiatives to determine accounting and financial reporting impacts.