Your primary role will involve building relationships with our members, offering personalized solutions and identifying opportunities to help them achieve financial success.
If you thrive in an environment with team members who truly enjoy what they do and you are sales driven and motivated to succeed, then OnPath is the place for you!
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We are looking for a Corporate Controller to join our team! The base salary range for this position is $96,100 to $120,100 based on skills and experience. PLUS, monthly incentive. This position is classified as On-site.
As a dedicated member of the OnPath FCU team, this role performs a variety of tasks that in partnership with the surrounding departments, provide cost effective financial services for the benefit of our members who are our primary focus. Our core values are what make us E.P.I.I.C. We are Empathetic to the vast situations and needs of our member’s and to each other. We are Passionate about the financial growth and success of our members. We are Innovative in our ideas and goals to remain at the top of our class in financial services. Our Integrity is not an option. We require our employees to be honest and have strong moral principles. We are Committed to our promise to be the best financial advocates for our members and the communities we serve.
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Corporate Controller is responsible for providing and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting reporting functions. Oversees Accounting Department, financial statement preparation and regulatory reporting. Ensure reports, accounts, systems, policies and practices adhere to GAAP.
The Corporate Controller will assist employees and all appropriate internal credit union partners. Conducts daily business interactions and maintains constant alignment with OnPath’s mission, culture, and core values. Encourages others to act with mission, culture, and core values in mind always. Demonstrates initiative and sound judgment in the absence of specific direction from management. Ensures value through decision making that supports credit union goals and interests. Passionately displays a desire to build rapport and expand relationships with all members both internally and externally. Stays informed on OnPath’s products and services to provide the right recommendations to the right members at the right time. Promotes and maintains a positive image of the credit union to peers, members, and communities we serve.
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls with emphasis on
detail and process improvements.
Oversee the activities of accounting staff to ensure the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, and annual audits.
Oversee disbursement activities, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and employee expense report.
Work closely with the CFO to oversee, train, mentor and evaluate accounting staff, manage performance, and core competencies within the department.
Work closely with the CFO to ensure accurate and timely filing of the quarterly Call Report and Month end close process
Provide assistance with regulatory exams and audit requests.
Maintain accurate records on all credit union assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.
Manage department projects and participate in meetings as assigned. Participate in a wide variety of special projects.
Ensures staff is well-trained, effective, and utilized optimally. Provides leadership through clear objective setting, effective delegation, and open communication. Conducts meetings as needed to inform staff of policy, procedural, and legal updates. Discusses areas for improvement and identifies training needs. Develops and implements training programs, conducts training sessions, and facilitates cross-training where appropriate. Managers leave and time sheets and carries out performance appraisals as required and formulates and implements corrective actions when necessary.
Experience
Five to ten years of similar or related experience, including time spent in preparatory positions. 2 Years Supervisory experience preferred.
Education/Certifications/Licenses
A Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance, is required and MBA or CPA preferred.
Interpersonal Skills
The ability to motivate or influence internal or external senior level professionals is a critical part of the job, requiring a significant level of influence and trust. Obtaining cooperation and agreement on important outcomes via frequently complex, senior level dialogues, as well as a professional level of written communication skills are essential to the position.
Other Skills
A high level of analytical skills and strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and banking working knowledge. Strong decision-making skills, and high emotional intelligence is required. Proficiency in conflict resolution and effective delegation is essential. Exceptional time management and communication skills are vital, along with a commitment to fostering creativity, mentoring team members, and driving continuous improvement. Adaptability, customer focus, financial acumen, are also necessary for success in this role.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, view customer information, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Working Conditions
Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise. Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental and/or Emotional Requirements
Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.
