Controller

Job Title: Controller

Job Description

The Controller plays a key leadership role in overseeing accounting operations and financial reporting functions. This position ensures compliance with all legal, regulatory, and accounting standards, including adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Controller manages a team of accounting professionals and is instrumental in maintaining accurate financial records and controls, supporting audit and regulatory requirements, budgeting, and asset-liability management, and contributing to strategic financial decision-making. This role partners closely with leadership to maintain sound financial practices and support strategic growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to promote high performance, accountability, and professional growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations and manage staffing needs, including hiring, training, and ongoing development.
• Maintain open and effective communication to ensure team alignment with organizational goals.
• Actively participate in cross-departmental projects and serve on committees such as Asset-Liability Management (ALM) and Pricing.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely internal and external financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, NCUA regulations, reporting requirements, and internal financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting systems, internal controls, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate the creation and aggregation of accurate and timely ALM reporting deliverables.
• Serve as a key liaison during audits and regulatory exams, preparing documentation and managing responses.
• Maintain accurate records of all assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.
• Manage general ledger operations, account reconciliations, and regulatory filings.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and ensure proper controls and timely processing.
• Monitor and manage treasury functions, investment activities, and portfolio performance.
• Lead the development and management of departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Support leadership in the development, monitoring, and analysis of the annual budget and long-term financial forecasts.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Experience with GAAP and regulatory compliance, specifically NCUA regulations.
• Proficiency in budgeting, asset-liability management (ALM), and treasury operations.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team, including performance management.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A four-year college degree plus five to seven years of experience in the management of an accounting department in a banking setting, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
  
  

Work Environment

This position offers a professional and business-oriented work environment, with hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Middletown, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $98000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Incentives and Merit Increases Paid Time Off & Paid Federal Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts/HSA 401(k) with Employer Match Educational Assistance Paid Time to Volunteer

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Middletown,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.