Manager, Technical Accounting - CPA Required

OverviewLead the operations of the Operational Accounting team or Technical Accounting team which includes functions such as General Ledger operations, serve as accounting expert and business partner for our internal business units, lead the team to deliver process improvements and provide overall leadership to the team. Manage the development, periodic review and update and maintenance of risk, processes, controls, metrics residing within the respective teams. Partner with Assistant Vice President of Accounting Operations or Technical Accounting in developing talent strategy, including talent development, succession planning etc. and lead the execution of talent strategy within the team. Partner with the Assistant Vice President in leading ongoing operational strategy, and alignment with corporate and departmental strategic goals.ResponsibilitiesManages group operations and oversees the accounting activities required to maintain the company's general ledger and related financial statements.Develop a thorough understanding of the financial statements, general ledger structure and related chart of accountsCollaborate across Enterprise to ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions and accounting activities; including analytical review to ensure completeness and accuracy of classes of transactions and account balancesResponsible for supervising and running monthly closing process and related monthly close activities, including monthly forecasts, forecast updates during throughout the month end close and review and/or approval of all standard, non-standard, and adjusting entriesPartner and coordinate with Accounting Policy team to ensure continuing compliance with accounting (e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - GAAP) and regulatory requirements (e.g., NCUA)Responsible for ensuring to have daily and monthly reconciliations completed timely, including proper disposition of any significantly aged un-reconciled amounts in accordance with policyCoordinate with Product Optimization team and Corporate System, as needed, to ensure all general ledger interface activity and batch postings to the General Ledgers are properly captured, and discrepancies are identified, investigated and resolvedResponsible for handing requests from auditors (external and Internal) and regulators, including any follow up requestsServes as accounting subject matter expert and liaison for internal business partners and key external contacts.Research and analyze complex accounting transactions impacting Operational Accounting or Technical Accounting and consult with Accounting Policy, as appropriate, and provide accounting guidance to business partnersProvide appropriate leadership and guidance to the team to perform technical research and tailor the communication of summary/conclusion to appropriate audienceDirects and guides internal business partners in maintaining and modifying financial reporting and information systems, and ensures the flow of financial informationResponds to inquiries from management and organization-wide contacts regarding financial results, special reporting requests, and complex accounting transactions; advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions and requestsEnsures key controls are implemented, executed, and adhered to, and reviews regularly for any required changes or new key controlsCoordinate development and maintenance of financial systems and facilitates process improvement as cross-functional project team memberMaintain collaborative relationship with the Product Optimization team and facilitate and contributes to implementation of new system, application and/or any process improvementsReview and analyze processes and procedures, identify and develop operational efficiencies and automated solutions for manual processes; recommend and collaborate on implementation of improvementCollaborate with Information Services Department (ISD), Corporate system, Product Optimization team and other Business Unit system team to provide subject matter expertise on group process and procedures, reviews and assists with the writing business requirements, and provides recommendations for enhancementsManage impact of corporate projects affecting the GL and company's financials, and provide full life cycle and communication support to project teams and stakeholdersPerforms managerial supervision.Establish goals and objectives that align with Department policies, procedures, and objectives and key resultsIdentify and select right talent for the team; onboard the team and provide positive experience for the teamDevelop talent strategy to ensure expectations are understood, performance is measured and rewarded, feedback is provided timely to contribute to team's developmentDevelop and execute a plan that supports continued investment in creating bench strength and succession planningAssist with budget requirements and contribute to forecasting and the preparation of the AFPMonitors status of major projects and provides regular updates to leadership regarding progress, issues, and timelinesPerform other related duties as assigned or appropriateQualificationsExtensive experience with financial accounting and management, including techniques used in the analysis and reporting of financial information, and review/effective challengingPrior supervisory experience in a financial reporting/general ledger area, demonstrating strong leadership skills including managing, coaching, training and developing peopleCPA and CECL experience requiredExperience in progressively responsible positions in a corporate environment that demonstrate the ability to organize, direct and control a multi-function operation, and drive the achievement of objectivesAbility and desire to lead the team by developing talent strategy to help them get to next level in their career and help realize operational efficiencyAbility to manage multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goalsAbility to see big picture without missing any crucial details within that topic/project/initiativeStrong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to interpret and present complex financial information clearly and conciselyHighly proficient in resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements; exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions; and maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlinesAbility and desire to lead the team by developing talent strategy to help them get to next level in their career and help realize operational efficiencyExtensive experience in researching, interpreting, and applying GAAP and Accounting Standard CodificationsChange agent with prior experience initiating, managing and executing changeBe able to represent the team in various types of settings, including with ExecutivesPrior public accounting experience (e.g., Audit, Advisory, Consulting etc.)Experience with PeopleSoft and implementation of ERP, or financial accounting & reportingThorough knowledge of NCUA policies, procedures and regulations and their application to Navy Federal's organizational structure and operations automated systemsRemains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PMLocation:

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

Navy Federal values, celebrates, and enacts diversity in the workplace. Navy Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability EOE/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability

Hybrid Workplace:

Navy Federal Credit Union is a hybrid workplace, and details will be discussed during your interview process.

Disclaimers:

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position

Bank Secrecy Act:

Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.