VP of Accounting/Controller

Are you looking for an opportunity to let your skills shine? Come join the team at the credit union! We aren't so small that growth opportunities are scarce and we aren't so big that you'll get lost in the shuffle.

We are able to offer similar products and services as our larger competitors, but on a more personalized scale, both with our members and our employees.

This approach provides our employees the opportunity to get involved in the organization in a way they may not be able to, in the corporate world.

Here at the credit union, we value the contributions of our employees and actively look for ways to be collaborative, within all levels of the organization.

Here, you will have the opportunity to roll up your shirtsleeves, put your unique skills to work, and have a voice in developing your role from the ground up.

As the VP of Accounting you will : Directly supervise the accounting staff and carry out leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; evaluating performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Actively support the mission, strategic goals / direction, and the core values of the Credit Union.

Implement department policies and procedures. Coordinating activities of external auditors. Ensure all key accounting procedures are completed and kept current and properly tested.

Establish, promote and meet department performance and operational initiatives. Track, document, and communicate progress in relation to established goals.

Perform month-end activities in preparation for monthly close. Ensure accruals are properly posted, depreciation and prepaids are completed and all reconciliations agree with the general ledger.

Produce draft monthly financials by the end of the 10 th business day of the month. Meet with the Chief Financial Officer to review and discuss the month over month comparisons.

Establish a consistent procedure to ensure the Quarterly NCUA 5300 Report (CALL Report) is timely and accurately prepared.

Additionally, ensure the report is ready for review and approval by the Chief Financial Officer sufficiently in advance of the required quarterly filing schedule as published by the NCUA.

Complete a month-end review of general ledger activity to identify budget and prior month variances and make appropriate adjustments and recommendations.

Prepare variance explanations for the comparison if material and exceeding + / - 10%. Prepare annual property tax reports, prepare the 945 backup withholding report and coordinate the compiling of income and expense details in preparation of the annual 990 reportLead department meetings on a monthly basis.

Involve other staff within these meetings, including guest speakers from other areas as a means of helping to promote good internal communications.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following competencies : Technologically Astute - Demonstrate the ability to use technology to effectively and efficiently perform job functions.

Results Orientation - Keenly aware of personal, team, departmental and credit union wide goals and be able to prioritize and collaborate with others to achieve success.

A Service Focus - Demonstrate an unsurpassed commitment to exceptional member service. Build constructive working relationships characterized by cooperation, collaboration, and mutual respect.

Personify CSCU's role as a Trusted Advisor. Initiative - Motivated self-starter who measures self against standards of excellence.

Display energy and enthusiasm in approaching the job. Wants to get in on the ground floor and create something from scratch.

A bit of an entrepreneurial spirit goes a long way in our environment. Eye for Quality - Take responsibility for providing timely and accurate information, responses and decisions to internal and external members.

Willingly accepts and embraces constructive coaching and feedback as needed. Flexibility - The ability to excel in a high stress environment, adapt to changing business needs and work priorities needs is a must.

Develop fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges. Skills / Requirements Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Accounting or associated field.

At least five years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting or related field required. Possess a management level understanding of accounting principles, theory, and application.

Intermediate mathematical skills required (calculations and concepts involving decimals, percentages, fractions, etc.) Knowledge of PC applications including Word and Excel required.

Experience with automated core banking system and integrated general ledger systems preferred. Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, accepts responsibility for own actions, and follows through on commitments.

Professional, well-developed written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to independently make and act upon decisions that support department and credit union goals, objectives, and philosophy.

Requires sound, reasonable and accurate judgment. Displays a willingness to make decisions in a timely manner, usually within established guidelines.

Includes appropriate people in decision-making process and can support and explain reasoning for decisions. Company Overview Join a winning team and a dedicated Credit Union! We have been offering quality financial service to members and their families since 1951.

As a credit union, we are a not-for-profit financial cooperative, which means we operate to serve our member-owners. This makes us quite different from other financial institutions.

Since 1951, we have focused on building lifetime relationships by continually expanding our products and services while emphasizing financial security, quality, and convenience in an environment that values and respects members, employees, and business partners. Powered by JazzHR