Finance Controller

  • Dubuque, Iowa
  • Full Time

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:

  • Bachelors 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)

Bachelors 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:

    • Bachelors 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 )
Job ID: 519080997
Originally Posted on: 4/28/2026

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