Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager with banking experience to lead accounting operations for a credit union in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This position oversees financial controls, reporting accuracy, budgeting support, and investment-related financial oversight while helping maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory expectations. The role also provides leadership to the accounting team and partners closely with senior finance leadership on analysis, forecasting, and key financial initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate execution of core processes and alignment with applicable federal and state requirements.

• Supervise the Accounting Department by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching team members, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development.

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, recordkeeping practices, and departmental procedures that protect assets and support dependable financial information.

• Review general ledger activity and related financial records to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper accounting treatment.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports that clearly communicate the organization’s financial position and operating results.

• Support the Chief Financial Officer with annual budgeting, ongoing budget monitoring, projections, and financial analysis.

• Direct cost accounting activities and develop statistical and operational reporting that supports informed business decisions.

• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory examiners to facilitate reviews and demonstrate compliance with GAAP and credit union regulations.

• Assist with oversight of the investment portfolio and contribute to asset liability management and related financial reporting.

• Maintain working knowledge of the credit union’s data processing environment, including operational capabilities, maintenance needs, upgrades, and reporting outputs.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility within an accounting function.

• Strong background in full-cycle accounting, accounting management, and financial reporting within a regulated financial services environment.

• Knowledge of federal credit union regulations, GAAP, and accounting standards relevant to credit union operations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work effectively with accounting and financial systems, including software implementation activities.

• Ability to interpret financial statements, regulatory guidance, and legal or compliance-related documents with a high degree of accuracy.

• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a detailed, deadline-driven setting.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to executives, auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, organizational, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, along with a detail-focused and collaborative approach.

For confidential consideration, please reach out to Emily Schneller, Robert Half Recruiting Manager, at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. Thank you for your interest in Robert Half.