Controller

Greater Kentucky Credit Union is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, the Controller will be a key member of our management team, bringing strong accounting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to clearly communicate financial information.

About the role

Salary: $85,000–$105,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the credit union’s accounting and financial reporting functions
• Oversee the general ledger, reconciliations, journal entries, accounts payable, fixed assets, investments, and other accounting activities
• Manage the monthly and year-end closing processes
• Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepare the credit union’s annual budget and provide regular budget-to-actual analysis
• Prepare or review regulatory financial reports, including the NCUA Call Report
• Coordinate financial audits, regulatory examinations, and accounting-related requests
• Develop and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures
• Coordinate internal audit activities and follow up on identified findings
• Review financial and operational processes for risk, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Provide financial analysis to help management evaluate products, make decisions, plan for the future, and support the credit union’s growth
• Provide leadership and oversight for accounting staff, including guidance, training, cross-training, and mentorship
• Help oversee compliance activities, policy updates, and third-party compliance resources
• Work closely with the Member Development, Member Solutions, Teller, and IT teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, general-ledger accounting, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit procedures
• Experience leading month-end and year-end closing processes
• Experience preparing organizational budgets and analyzing financial performance
• Ability to analyze financial information and explain it clearly
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• A hands-on approach and a willingness to work across departments when needed

Qualifications

• CPA preferred
• Credit union, banking, financial institution, or regulated-industry experience preferred
• Experience with NCUA reporting, CECL, investments, liquidity, ALM, audits, or regulatory examinations is a plus

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow into a larger leadership role based on performance
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• A collaborative workplace where your work can make a real difference