Director, Accounting & Financial Reporting

Digital Federal Credit Union; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous 401(k) match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Employee pricing on lending products

Job summary

First Tech Federal Credit Union seeks a senior accounting leader to manage the most complex accounting functions, drive department projects, and set standards. You will oversee controls, reporting, and enterprise‑level evaluation, while leading a high‑performing team and ensuring GAAP compliance.

You will interact with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership to explain complex topics with strategic insight, shaping budgeting, forecasting and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of related experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience; 4+ years leading teams.
• GAAP knowledge with ability to research and apply accounting policy.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and footnotes.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency with automated financial planning and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex accounting functions, set standards and procedures.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with accuracy.
• Oversee internal and external reporting and regulatory filings.
• Develop a high-performing team through coaching and career paths.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate financial data collection and consolidation.
• Provide strategic accounting input to plans and reviews.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

People leadership

Financial reporting

Project management

Excel

PowerPoint

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role

Advanced degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

Tools

General ledger systems

Job description

Description

This role manages the most complex accounting functions, leads department projects, sets accounting standards and procedures, and implements changes for new products. Responsibilities include independent research on complex issues, overseeing operations and reporting, staff development, and enterprise-level control evaluation. This role will assess and improve controls, reduce risk and cost, and enhance efficiency. Strong technical accounting, systems, and process expertise are required. Effective communication with cross-functional teams and senior leadership is essential, including clearly explaining complex topics with a strategic perspective.

Here’s what you can expect from the job and what you need to be successful:

What You’ll Do:

• Exercise administrative judgment and responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on the accounting department.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop proper internal controls, more efficient procedures, and the use of resources, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and completeness.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team by providing coaching, clear development paths, and a collaborative environment.
• Analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions for use in making decisions relating to policies, operational goals, budgets, forecasts, investments, and dividend rates.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the preparation of internal and external reporting requirements, assigned analysis, and projects.
• Responsible for the sound record keeping of the Credit Union - consistent with GAAP and all state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Provide accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and financial reviews, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Resolves non-routine accounting concerns for department and other key stakeholders by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues, and ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Confirms financial status by coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data.
• Manage an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Execute entity-level controls to ensure the financial statements are complete and accurate through senior-level analysis.
• Work within accounting, finance, and other departments to identify period variances to budget and forecast and work closely to improve budgeting and forecasting for both routine and ad hoc accounting matters.
• Oversee, review, and ensure the accurate and timely preparation of all regulatory reporting.
• Identify and develop automation solutions to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain accounting information according to GAAP concerning income, expenses, assets, liabilities and capital as a basis for management planning and decision-making, and for fulfilling financial reporting requirements.
• Manages third-party relationships of providers specific to Reporting.

Essential Skills:

• Required Education:Bachelor's degree in field relevant to role (or 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree), advanced degree preferred.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience, 4+ years as a People Leader.
• Experience working with automated business function systems feeding journal entries to the general ledger
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and related footnotes
• Strong knowledge of state and local taxes, including property taxes, back-up withholding, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and experience researching, evaluating and assisting with implementing new accounting analyses and methodologies consistent with GA
• Proficiency in using technology to analyze data and improve accounting/business processes that create reconciling exceptions or financial loss
• Knowledge of financial and accounting policies, internal controls, procedures
• Understanding of data collection methodologies and business processes feeding to the general ledger
• Solid project management skills to review, communicate and present action plans.
• Proficient with automated financial planning, reporting, and accounting systems
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; some knowledge of Microsoft Visio and process flow diagrams
• Certification/License: CPA preferred

Location:

Marlborough/Chelmsford, MA

Target Compensation:

$146,500 - $176,000

Schedule:

Monday - Friday | 8am-5pm (Hybrid)

Who We Are:

Every great journey begins with a bold idea-and ours is no different. First Tech and DCU were founded on the belief that financial solutions should put people first. That belief has fueled decades of innovation and service, rooted in the tech sector and expanding to support members from all walks of life.

Employees are eligible for:

• Traditional medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off: You’ll accrue up to 15 days in your first year. In addition, you’ll receive 40 hours of sick time and 3 personal days, which refresh annually
• Paid federal holidays
• Special employee pricing on lending products such as mortgage, auto, and personal loans (eligibility subject to standard account requirements and underwriting criteria)

Employment Statements:

First Tech is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity, inclusion, and equity at our company. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you’re applying for a job and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

First Tech is not currently offering Visa transfer/sponsorship for this position.