Controller

Uniwyo Federal Credit Union•Casper, WY

19d

About The Position

The Controller works under general supervision and performs accounting, financial, and related support functions for UniWyo FCU’s Finance Department. The role leads the Accounting Department and oversees accounting records, financial reporting, general ledger activity, reconciliations, cash flows, and monthly financial close. It also develops and monitors safeguards, internal controls, and segregation of duties to protect credit union assets and support sound accounting practices. The Controller supervises assigned employees and is responsible for compliance with applicable Bank Secrecy and Anti-Money Laundering requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in banking, accounting, management, finance, or a closely related field, and five years of relevant accounting, banking, cashier, or closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of applicable credit union rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, administrative orders, case law, and other governing requirements.
Knowledge of the Credit Union’s policies and procedures.
Knowledge of file and records management principles.
Knowledge of bookkeeping and/or accounting principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of customer service principles.
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands and complete work within deadlines.
Ability to assess, analyze, and identify problems and recommend solutions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, UniWyo FCU employees, representatives of other credit unions, the public, and others conducting business with UniWyo FCU.
Skill operating a personal computer and a variety of software, operating systems, and applications.
Proficiency in word-processing and current spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with reporting and procedural standards.
Develop, implement, modify, and document record-keeping and accounting systems using current computer technology.
Prepare written reports and documents for internal and external audits or examinations.
Establish the general ledger and assign and post entries to the proper accounts.
Prepare periodic reports comparing budgeted costs with actual costs and report UniWyo FCU’s finances to management.
Reconcile, process, record, and summarize general ledger accounts.
Work with and assist vendors, supervisors, employees, and others conducting business with the Finance Department.
Assess operations to identify accounting needs and recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.
Maintain, record, reconcile, and review investment transactions and ATM, mortgage, and investment information.
Record portfolio-loan disbursements and repayments.
Review and maintain daily cash flows in accounts and transfer money as appropriate.
Close financial records monthly.
Supervise assigned employees, including interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations.
Coordinate, prioritize, and assign work; set performance expectations and goals; and monitor progress and departmental needs.
Conduct monthly one-on-one meetings to provide coaching, feedback, and support.
Identify employee training and development needs and arrange appropriate training.
Address performance or conduct concerns and recommend or implement corrective or disciplinary action, up to and including termination, as appropriate.
Lead the Accounting Department and develop, maintain, and monitor safeguards, internal controls, and segregation of duties.
Monitor for illegal activity and comply with the Bank Secrecy and Anti-Money Laundering Acts as applicable to the position.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.