Navy Federal Credit Union - Pensacola, FL
posted 3 months ago
The AVP General Accounting position at Navy Federal Credit Union is a pivotal role within the Comptroller department, reporting directly to the VP of Accounting Operations. This position is responsible for directing and managing various branches of General Accounting, Funds Accounting, and Financial Accounting. The AVP will ensure that internal controls and accounting operations policies and procedures are adhered to, guaranteeing that all accounting operations, transactions, and reporting are accurately classified, recorded, reconciled, and reported. The role requires a strategic mindset to plan, direct, and lead the operations of the branches, aligning them with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. In this role, the AVP will implement branch strategies, goals, and operating procedures while monitoring and evaluating their effectiveness. They will identify performance gaps, establish metrics, and initiate improvements as necessary. The AVP will also manage the implementation and review of internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial transactions. Leadership is a key component of this position, as the AVP will provide guidance through teaching, training, and mentorship programs to foster employee engagement and succession planning. The AVP will oversee the accounting of cash at branches, ATMs, vaults, and deposits, while also developing new programs and automated solutions to enhance accounting methods and reporting. Collaboration with systems personnel is essential to maintain accurate documentation of general ledger processes. The AVP will ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and manage projects involving external vendors related to accounting operations. Additionally, the AVP will stay informed about developments from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and participate in financial audits, interacting with internal and external auditors as well as NCUA examiners.