Accounting Manager: Finance Leadership & Reporting

Cooperative Credit Union Association; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Members First Credit Union of N.H. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting department, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and robust internal controls.

You will work with the CFO and leadership to provide strategic financial insight and drive process improvements. This role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership, and a strong background in GAAP, audits, and financial reporting within a financial institution setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; CPA designation preferred.
• Five+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in a financial institution, bank, or credit union environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, audits, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams with accountability and collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with detail orientation.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software, financial systems, and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for leadership and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting department to deliver accurate financial reporting for strategic decisions.
• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, cash management, and tax compliance.
• Manage month-end close, call reports, and annual reporting requirements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors.
• Oversee reconciliations, financial analysis, and integrity of records.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and process improvements.
• Provide financial insight to leadership for planning and goals.
• Coach and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Manage special projects supporting operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Detail Orientation

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Problem Solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Financial Systems

Job description

Members First Credit Union of N.H. is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting department, ensuring accurate reporting, regulatory compliance, and robust internal controls.

You will work with the CFO and leadership to provide strategic financial insight and drive process improvements. This role requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership, and a strong background in GAAP, audits, and financial reporting within a financial institution setting.