Vice President, Accounting & Corporate Controller

We are looking for an accomplished accounting executive to direct core financial operations for a growing credit union in Newport News, Virginia. This leader will guide financial reporting, governance, and compliance efforts while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, auditors, regulators, and the Board. The role requires deep technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to strengthen processes, controls, and team performance in a complex financial environment.Responsibilities:• Direct enterprise accounting activities, including ledger management, close cycles, account analysis, payables oversight, and timely delivery of internal and external financial reports.• Prepare and review financial statements and required regulatory filings, including NCUA 5300 Call Reports, with close attention to accuracy, completeness, and compliance.• Lead the allowance for credit losses framework by overseeing methodologies, governance, supporting documentation, validation activities, and responses to audits or regulatory reviews.• Manage accounting and consolidation activities across subsidiaries, CUSOs, and other affiliated entities, ensuring consistent treatment of intercompany transactions.• Strengthen the internal control environment through policy oversight, process refinement, automation initiatives, and improvements to accounting systems and workflows.• Provide senior-level guidance on U.S. GAAP, accounting policy interpretation, and the treatment of complex or unusual financial transactions.• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, the Supervisory Committee, and regulatory examiners during audits, exams, and reporting reviews.• Oversee tax-related obligations and other regulatory compliance requirements applicable to the organization and its related entities.• Build and develop a high-performing accounting function through coaching, succession planning, and cross-training that supports operational continuity and growth.