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Join a mission-driven team making banking smarter for over 100,000 members.
As a member-owned financial cooperative with 20 locations across Michigan, we’re proud to simplify and personalize banking for people at every stage of their financial journey. Here, your work directly supports communities and helps members thrive.

Why join us?

Love what you do—and where you do it.
If you're energized by a fun, friendly, and fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you. We’re always looking for motivated team players who are passionate about helping others and making a difference.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a workplace culture that’s consistently recognized as one of the best—not just in Michigan, but nationwide. And yes, we’ve got the awards to back it up.

Job Details

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Permanent Controller to join our team in the mortgage industry. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to showcase your financial acumen, leadership skills, and strategic planning abilities in a fast-paced environment. You will play a critical role in managing our financial health and ensuring regulatory compliance, while also leading our financial reporting and risk management efforts. Your work will directly impact our company's strategic direction, financial stability, and overall success.

Responsibilities:

As our Permanent Controller, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Overseeing all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
2. Developing and maintaining timely and accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
3. Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting.
4. Implementing and managing effective risk management policies and procedures.
5. Leading the financial planning and budgeting processes, setting financial targets, and preparing budgets.
6. Conducting comprehensive financial analysis, developing financial models, and providing strategic recommendations based on your findings.
7. Managing and overseeing the performance of the accounting department, ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are met.
8. Conducting internal audits to assess financial status and ensuring adherence to corporate finance best practices.
9. Coordinating with external auditors and managing the audit process.
10. Participating in corporate policy development as a member of the senior management team.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Permanent Controller position should possess the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A Master’s degree or CPA is highly desirable.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting role, preferably within the mortgage or credit union industry.
3. Demonstrated experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting.
4. Proven knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger functions, and the month-end/year-end close process.
5. Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management.
6. Proficient in financial modeling and analysis.
7. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team.
8. Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
9. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial information to non-financial colleagues and stakeholders.
10. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned financial professional to make a significant impact in a thriving company. If you are passionate about finance, have a strategic mindset, and thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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