VP, Accounting

Georgia's Own Credit Union; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Georgia's Own Credit Union is looking for a Vice President | Accounting to manage accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role provides a flexible hybrid work environment that combines in-office collaboration with remote work.

The ideal candidate will oversee various financial processes and lead a team to achieve department goals while ensuring compliance with GAAP. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 10 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience required, with at least 7 years in a management role.
• Previous financial institution experience highly preferred.
• Must have good critical thinking and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions ensuring accurate regulatory and financial reporting.
• Lead the accounting team to achieve overall department objectives.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and support external audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial reporting

Accounting operations

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Financial software (Prologue, Axiom, Monarch, Nautilus, DNA)

Job description

Position Overview

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 role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to balance in‑office collaboration with remote work. Tools and technology are provided to ensure seamless productivity whether working from home or the office.

Essential Duties & 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 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 providing support to budget owners or other stakeholders in budget variance research.
• Support activities for external audits and regulatory exams by leading logistical coordination and the collection of requested reports/documentation to ensure successful audit results and compliance is achieved.
• Serve as department’s primary contact and coordinator related to Enterprise Strategic Projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, system conversions, etc.
• Prioritize and coordinate departmental reporting needs, making informed decisions on processes and enhancements taking into consideration both departmental and organization goals and priorities.
• Other individual contributor assignments include but are not limited to: NCUA Call Report – lead coordination, RBNW calcs, review, filing efforts; Monitor Accrued Accounts Payable Form 990 assistance including UBIT analysis and AP related (prizes / scholarships); Oversee tax filings – 1099-Misc filing, property tax filings; Oversee departmental Business Continuity Plan; Annual Financial Statement Footnotes assistance – complete assigned sections / data collection; Oversee the Accounts Payable process as it relates to contractual review to ensure payments are handled in accordance with GAAP including contract/invoice review, matching principal adherence, etc.; Oversee Accounts Payable GL/RC coding processes to ensure alignment with budget approach; Oversee preparation of personal property tax returns and ensure tax payments are made accurately by established deadlines; Develop reliable feedback mechanisms that will generate the information needed to continually improve the quality of service provided by the Accounting teams; Support the Credit Union’s mission statement and strategic direction set‑forth by senior management and the board.
• Actively foster strong working relationships and collaboration with Finance Department peers and management.

Educational and Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA or MBA with knowledge of GAAP is highly preferred as is knowledge of financial institution regulatory reporting requirements.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience required, with at least 7 years in a management or leadership role.
• Previous financial institution experience highly preferred.
• Experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, profitability reporting, and budgeting preferred.

Important Skillsets

• Must have experience with MS Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Must have experience working with financial and accounting software and databases (Prologue, Axiom, Monarch, Nautilus, DNA, DNA-CRM, Workday, etc.).
• Detailed oriented with the ability to apply learned skills to varying degrees, and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have good critical thinking and mathematical skills.
• Must have analytical, problem solving, organization, and planning skills.
• Must have general knowledge of Credit Union policies.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, is required.
• Excellent problem solving and leadership skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must, including the ability to communicate complex information with tact and empathy at all levels of the organization.
• Full‑time hours required with additional hours as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Employee will be in an office environment (well‑lighted, heated, and air‑conditioned) typically stationed at a desk or table.
• Employee will be asked to sit and stand for various increments of time, and to lift/push up 10 lbs.
• Clerical office duties on various forms of technology are required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• All positions that have lending responsibilities must comply with all requirements under the SAFE ACT, as well as the Credit Union’s policies and procedures related to the SAFE ACT.
• This includes an obligation on the employee’s part to ensure that NMLA registration pertaining to the SAFE ACT is kept current. The employee must notify the Credit Union within 30 days of any changes that need to be reflected on the NMLS registry.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Georgia’s Own Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. The Credit Union will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, nationality, coloration, or any other protected class.