VP, Accounting

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals dedicated to service, we invite you to apply online today. This position offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to balance in-office collaboration with the benefits of remote work. We provide the necessary tools and technology to ensure seamless productivity, whether you're working from home or the office. The Vice President | Accounting will be responsible for overseeing the management, planning, and coordination of departmental activities including accounting operations, month/quarter/year-end close activities, and regulatory reporting. The Vice President | Accounting will assist with year-end financial statements and footnotes including acting as primary liaison with external financial statement auditors. Managerial responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of the Accounting Manager and the Accounting Operations Manager. The Vice President | Accounting will report to the Interim CFO and will work closely with others in the organization on projects, analysis and process improvements, along with development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and controls. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee accounting functions ensuring the accuracy and integrity of regulatory and financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements.  Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles. Manage and closely work with direct reports to coordinate all operations of the accounting department and actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes. Lead, direct and motivate the accounting team in order to achieve overall department objectives and goals.  Assign and advise on department annual goals and complete the annual evaluations process for all direct reports.  Support direct reports in doing the same for their teams, including participation in merit discussions. Actively participate in the development and execution of the annual Department Plan ensuring alignment with and support of the credit union’s Strategic Plan. Continued focus on identifying and implementing process improvements in accounting procedures, systems, departmental relationships, and business practices. Oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial close activities, report preparation/validation, and variance review. Oversee the GL chart of accounts and necessary internal controls over the GL to include reconciliation processes, software applications, and segregation of duties. Work closely with CFO and Vice President | Finance to ensure material accounting estimates are accurate and well supported.  Serve on the Allowance for Credit Losses Committee. Assist with the annual budgeting process, taking a role in the projection on non-interest income and expense items and…