VP, Accounting

VP, Accounting Georgia's Own Credit Union – Atlanta, GA, USA The Vice President of 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 Vice President will assist with year‑end financial statements and footnotes, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors. Managerial responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of the Accounting Manager and the Accounting Operations Manager. The Vice President reports to the Interim CFO and works closely with other leaders on projects, analysis, process improvements, and the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee accounting functions ensuring the accuracy and integrity of regulatory and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and 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 conducting merit discussions for their teams. Actively participate in the development and execution of the annual Department Plan ensuring alignment with 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 the CFO and Vice President of 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. 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 organizational goals and priorities. Other individual‑contributor assignments include but are not limited to: • NCUA Call Report – lead coordination, RBNW calculations, 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 accounting payable processes such as contractual review to ensure payments are handled in accordance with GAAP, including contract/invoice review, matching principal adherence, etc.; oversee AP GL/RC coding processes to ensure alignment with budget approach. • Actively foster strong working relationships and collaboration with Finance Department peers and management. • 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. 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, 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. 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. ADDITIONAL/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.). Detail 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr