Finance Controller

Central Business Solutions
  • Dubuque, Iowa
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description*

    We are hiring a Controller for a well-established, member-focused Credit Union. This is a full-time, onsite leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving financial strategy.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Oversee financial operations, accounting processes, and reporting
    • Prepare and analyze financial statements
    • Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls
    • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes
    • Ensure regulatory compliance (banking/credit union standards)
    • Monitor financial performance and provide strategic insights to leadership
    • Implement and maintain internal controls
    • Supervise and mentor accounting team
    • Coordinate with external auditors and stakeholders

    Required Skills & Qualifications:

    • Strong experience in:
      • Financial reporting
      • General ledger management
      • Account reconciliation
    • Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
    • Knowledge of regulatory compliance (banking / financial institutions)
    • Strong leadership and team management skills
    • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
    • Experience with accounting systems

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
    • CPA or CMA preferred
    • Prior experience in Credit Union / Banking industry (HIGHLY PREFERRED)

    Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
    10+ years of Accounting / Finance experience
    Credit Union / Banking / Financial Services
    Strong Accounting Leadership (Controller-Level)
    Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (mandatory)
     

     Ideal Candidate – Controller (Credit Union / Banking)

    • 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounting / Finance roles
    • Currently working as Controller / Assistant Controller / Senior Accounting Leader
    • Strong expertise in:
      • General Ledger management
      • Account Reconciliation
      • Financial Statement Preparation & Reporting
    • Proven experience in:
      • Budgeting & Forecasting
      • Financial analysis to support strategic decisions
    • Solid knowledge of:
      • Regulatory compliance (banking / financial environment)
      • Internal controls & audit processes
    • Hands-on experience with:
      • Accounting software / ERP systems
      • Advanced Microsoft Excel (reporting, analysis)
    • Demonstrated leadership:
      • Managing and mentoring accounting teams
      • Driving accountability and performance
    • Strong analytical mindset with:
      • High attention to detail
      • Problem-solving capability
      • Ability to work in a structured, compliance-driven environment
    • Excellent communication skills:
      • Ability to interact with executive leadership, auditors, and stakeholders
    • Education:
      • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance (MANDATORY)
      • CPA or CMA preferred
    • Industry Preference:
      • Experience in banking / credit union / financial services (HIGHLY PREFERRED)
    • Stable career history (no job hoppers)

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDubuque, Iowa
    Websitehttp://www.cbsinfosys.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Banking Regulationsunmatched
    • Banking Servicesunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Credit Unionunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Operationsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Financial Strategyunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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