Controller

Position:

Controller

Location:

Columbus, OH

Job Id:

671of Openings:1

Formed in 1934, Telhio began as a credit union for Columbus Telephone Company (now AT&T) employees. Telhio now serves over 70,000 member-owners throughout central and southwest Ohio. As one of the largest credit unions in Ohio, Telhio is a strong financial institution that continues to serve its members through extraordinary service, innovative financial solutions and community involvement. After generations of service and growth, we never lose focus of our three core values - Caring, Commitment, and Integrity.

Position Summary:

Under the general guidance of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller oversees the Accounting function of the credit union. The Controller prepares reports and financial statements that are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements. Reviews and ensures the integrity of the general and subsidiary ledgers. Identifies and implements new accounting standards and changes to existing standards. Ensures the timely and accurate production of financial reports for executive management and the Board of Directors. Supports executive management with accounting data and analysis. Leads and participates in teams to achieve short-term and long term organizational goals and strategic initiatives

What you will do:

Manage the Accounting Department, including Accounting Manager and Accounts Payable Supervisor and up to 11 indirect reports. Leads, manages, motivates, coaches, trains, and mentors accounting staff; manages staff workload to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial transactions and data. Supervises Accounting Manager and Accounts Payable Supervisor and up to 11 indirect reports.

Oversees day-to-day operations of the Accounting functions of the credit union to include: establishing and maintaining internal controls over financial transactions; producing monthly Financial Statements, Board Reports and Management Reports; application of GAAP; loan accounting; annual tax returns; annual audits/exams; accounts payable; investment accounting; fixed asset accounting; wire transfers; and cash management.

Prepares Financial Reports, Regulatory Reports, Board Reports.

Ensures that the credit union's financial statements and 5300 reports are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.

Coordinates and manages activities with external third party auditors, and with state and federal examiners.

Responds to executive management and middle management requests for accounting information or assistance.

Manages cash reserves at depository financial institutions.

Manages and ensures the integrity of financial data for a $1.5 billion credit union, including: Net Fixed Assets Accounts payable volume Total General Ledger Accounts

Participates in the credit union's strategic planning process by providing input into future strategic initiatives. Participates in various cross-functional and other ad hoc teams to support short-term and long-term organizational goals and to drive departmental and organizational change.

Develops and maintains a comprehensive set of departmental procedures, ensuring that all procedures are reviewed and updated appropriately on a periodic basis.

Reviews and makes recommendations for changes to accounting and financial management-related Board Policies as appropriate.

Provides departmental input into the credit union's annual Operating Plan.

Serves as on-site liaison with public accounting firm's auditors retained to conduct periodic audits of accounting and financial records, and with state and federal examiners during regulatory compliance examinations.

Ensures that implemented accounting policy, systems, procedures and other operating instructions are in conformity with generally acce