Internal Controls Specialist

Position Summary

Join a team focused on the success of our customers, the success of our communities, and the success of each other. Farm Credit East (FCE) is the leading provider of loans and farm advisory services to farm, forest product, fishing, and other agricultural business owners across the northeast with $11.7 billion in total loan volume and $29 million in annual financial services revenue from 18,000 customers across our 8-state territory. We are One Team Working Together with a focus on our five pillars: Outstanding Customer and Employee Experience, Quality Growth, Operational Excellence, Commitment to our Communities, and Protecting Customer Information. 

The Internal Controls Specialist helps to manage Farm Credit East’s overall Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and compliance processes. This includes managing the identification, implementation and testing of internal controls as well as the preparation of Internal Control Reports for Management and the Board Audit Committee. The position works closely with members of the Finance, Credit, Operations, Technology and Risk Management groups to achieve these goals.

The value drivers for this role are as follows:

• Directs and implements the Association’s ICFR strategy, ensuring  regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Identifies process improvements that mitigate risk while maintaining efficiency and operational excellence.

Come join a collaborative, customer-focused team at Farm Credit East!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Control Environment

• Works with management to identify, design and document internal controls required to mitigate financial reporting risk and maintain a sound internal control environment
• Provides support for internal control projects, monitoring, reporting and testing protocols required for a full attestation of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting by an independent auditor; controls over accounting, financial, reporting, loan origination system, loan accounting system, and security are included within the scope of responsibility  
• Monitors GAAP and regulatory developments to support implementation of new controls as needed  
• Engages in regular communication with management, control process owners and internal and external auditors
  

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• We offer hybrid work options after two weeks of employment with Farm Credit East. Hybrid work options are determined based on job role and balancing the needs of the customers, the team, and individual work performance. This will be reviewed based on manager discretion.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $61,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience
• Short-Term Incentive to reward business results
•  Retirement Contributions :
  • 401k match up to 6% of salary; or for those unable to take full advantage of the 401(k) match, verified student loan payments may qualify for an employer match in your 401(k) up to 6% of salary
  • Defined Contribution retirement plan funded at 2-9% of salary depending on years of service
• Time Off:
  • 15-25 days of vacation leave per year, depending on years of service
  • 12 days of holiday leave per year
  • 7.5 days of sick leave in your first year, followed by 12 days of sick leave per year thereafter; unlimited rollover of unused sick leave year to year
  • Paid Parental Leave: Up to 80 hours of paid leave for birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents
  • Family Care Leave: Additional leave options available under FMLA and company policy
    
• Health and Insurance:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including preventive care and wellness programs to support your overall health and well-being
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life insurance at 2x base pay
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance at 2x base pay
  • Long-term disability insurance at 2/3 base pay
• Additional Benefits: 
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing education and training
  • Employee Assistance Program offering a wide variety of tools and resources
• Benefits Eligibility
  • Eligibility Begins: First of the month following your hire date
  • Eligible Employees: Full-time employees working 30+ hours per week; Part-Time employees working 20+ hours per week.
    

Farm Credit East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. It is our goal to make employment decisions that further the principle of equal employment opportunity by utilizing objective standards based upon an individual's qualifications for a specific job opening. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), if you have a disability and would like a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position with Farm Credit East, please call 1-800-562-2235 or e-mail FarmCreditCareers@farmcrediteast.com