Remote Accounting Manager: Lead Financial Controls

OCCU | Oregon Community Credit Union; Eugene (OR); Remote; USD 107,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Paid time off plus 13 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term disability

Company-paid core time for volunteer

Job summary

OCCU is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our Accounting Operations team. This remote role serves candidates in Oregon, Washington or Idaho and focuses on accurate financial reporting, regulatory filings, and strong internal controls.

You’ll lead and develop the accounting team, oversee close processes, and collaborate across the organization to resolve complex transactions, applying GAAP and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of accounting experience, including three+ years in a leadership role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong accounting knowledge and ability to evaluate complex transactions.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated experience driving measurable business outcomes.
• An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Accounting Operations team members by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and supporting professional growth.
• Oversee accounting close activities, significant journal entries, reconciliations, aged exceptions, and suspense items.
• Manage general accounting functions, including accounts payable, daily cash management, general ledger reconciliations, fixed assets, and ACH and wire accounting.
• Design, document, monitor, and enhance accounting and fiscal controls, including segregation of duties, automated controls, and exception management.
• Evaluate complex transactions, apply GAAP, and develop well-supported recommendations that promote accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of the NCUA 5300 Call Report and other required regulatory filings.
• Support audits and examinations, including coordinating documentation, participating in discussions with auditors and examiners, and tracking findings through resolution.
• Oversee accounting systems, access controls, implementations, data integrity, and related team training.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, increase scalability, and effectively use automation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

OCCU is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead our Accounting Operations team. This remote role serves candidates in Oregon, Washington or Idaho and focuses on accurate financial reporting, regulatory filings, and strong internal controls.

You’ll lead and develop the accounting team, oversee close processes, and collaborate across the organization to resolve complex transactions, applying GAAP and driving continuous improvement.