Controller - University of Hawaii FCU

• Medical Insurance which Includes Drug and Vision; Company pays 100% of Employee's Self-Coverage; PLUS, a Company Paid Subsidy Towards Family-Coverage
• Dental Insurance; Company Pays 100% of Employee's Self-Coverage and Employee Pays for Low Cost Family-Coverage
• Medical and Dental Plan Premium Waiver Option
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match and Non-Elective Contribution (NEC)
• Eligible to Earn Thirty-Five (35+) Paid Days Off a Year
• Vacation Cash-Out Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care (Pre-Tax Benefit)
• Company Pays for Employee Group Basic Life With AD&D Insurance
• Company Pays for Employee Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Pays for Employee Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Recovery, Critical Illness + Cancer, and Hospital Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Loan Discount
• Company Subsidizes 50% for Adult Monthly Bus Pass
• Cash Reward Employee Referral Program
• Workiversary Cash Reward and Gifts
• Internal and External Professional Development Opportunities
• And Many More!

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for all areas relating to accounting functions and assisting the VP Finance with internal controls and financial reporting. The Controller supervises accounting staff and is responsible for managing the department to ensure that work is completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position must meet tight deadlines and oversee various accounting functions including general ledger closing and subsidiary reconciliation, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, investment accounting, audit and exam preparation, asset/liability modeling, liquidity monitoring, and budgeting.

Essential Functions:

• Financial Records
  • Oversees the accuracy and completeness in the posting and balancing of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers on a timely basis; the monthly closing of the financial records; and the monthly reporting of the financial statements.
  • Responsible for maintenance of the general ledger, fixed assets, prepaids, and accounts payable on the accounting systems.
  • Develops and maintains financial and management reports.
  • Coordinates and ensures preparation of regulatory reports to National Credit Union Administration, Internal Revenue Service, the State of Hawaii, and other regulatory agencies.
  • Performs timely analysis of results. Responds to inquiries regarding financial results, special reporting requests.
  • Assists auditors and examiners in their review of the credit union’s financial records.
• ALM & Budgeting
  • Responsible for daily management of credit union funds and liquidity.
  • Oversees the maintenance of the Asset/Liability management system.
  • Initiates an d maintains budget and forecasting activities.
• Oversees the documentation and accounting of investments, including due diligence over brokers and safekeepers.
• Oversees the wire function and ensures that proper internal controls are in place.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy and internal control.
• Ensures that accounting processes are in compliance with regulations and credit union policies and guidelines, and includes appropriate internal controls. Maintain current procedures manual.
• Manages, coaches, trains and counsels staff to enable them to perform at a high level. This includes performance management, setting and meeting department goals, establishing specific measurements, and addressing personnel issues.
• Provides training to new and existing department staff, as needed.
• Plans and assigns duties for the department. Ensures cross-training of staff.
• Responsible for performance evaluations of staff and for recommendations of salary adjustments, position changes, and disciplinary actions.
• Assists Senior Management in developing short and long range plans, strategic plans, and credit union measurements.
• Supports and carries out the strategic objectives of the credit union.
• Performs other duties as required.

Performance Standards:

The following duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner:

• Day-to-day operation of the department is run with minimum disruption, in an efficient manner, and all deadlines are met.
• Suspense accounts are cleared in a timely manner.
• All reconciliations are completed in a timely manner.
• Reports completed as required.
• General ledger and financial reports maintained properly.
• Asset/Liability system properly maintained.
• Investment records are properly maintained.
• Invoices accounted for accurately and paid in a timely manner.
• Specific goals and objectives for the department are met in a consistent and timely manner.
• Timely reporting to management.
• Timely completion of performance evaluations for all staff.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Four-year degree in Accounting or related field.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or proof of passing the CPA exam.

Required Knowledge:

Must be proficient in MS Office Suite.

Working knowledge of accounting systems.

Experience Required:

Three to five years prior experience in accounting/finance as well supervisory experience.

Credit union industry experience a plus.

Skills/Abilities:

Requires the development, preparation, and monitoring of budgets.

Able to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Excellent customer service & interpersonal skills.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills.

Foster team work.

Excellent coaching and mentoring skills.

Excellent analytical, creative and problem solving skills.

Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position:

Repetitive Motion:

Movements frequently and regularly required using wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Communication Skills:

Must frequently convey detailed or important instructions of ideas accurately and quickly.

Visual Abilities:

Average visual acuity necessary to read, prepare and inspect documents or products.

Hearing:

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive information.

Physical Strength:

Sedentary work (sitting most of the time). Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

Reasoning Ability:

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry-out detailed instructions and to deal with problems involving variables.

Mathematics Ability:

Able to perform basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using a calculator.

Language Ability:

Able to write complex sentences using normal word order with present and past tenses, as well as a command of the English vocabulary.

Working Conditions:

Air-conditioned, smoke-free office setting.

Attendance Requirements:

Please note that scheduled attendance requirements may change due to business needs.

Business Hours:

Monday through Saturday. Business hours are subject to change. Must be able to work additional hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.