Controller

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations for a credit union in Richmond, Virginia. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting and budgeting activities, and delivering timely insight to leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to guide a team in a regulated financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, cost accounting, and related financial activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjusting entries to ensure complete and accurate financial records.
• Oversee the creation of periodic financial reports and statements, providing management with clear information to support business decisions.
• Manage regulatory and government reporting requirements, confirming that submissions reflect the organization’s financial position accurately and on time.
• Monitor fixed asset records, maintain depreciation schedules, and track furniture, equipment, and other capital assets.
• Investigate accounting variances, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen controls to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Support the budgeting process by assisting with financial analysis, expense monitoring, and variance review.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate accounting staff while promoting high performance and adherence to established procedures.
• Administer payroll accounting activities, including earnings, leave balances, adjustments, and tax deposits, in coordination with Human Resources and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience supporting or leading financial statement audit preparation and related documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and implement corrective action.
• Familiarity with payroll accounting, tax deposit requirements, and regulatory compliance in a financial services environment.
• Proven leadership experience with training, supervising, and assessing accounting team members.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and accountability.