Accounting Manager

Credit Union West has been named a ‘Top Company to Work for in Arizona’ for the 13th year in a row (2014-2025)! This prestigious award announced by BestCompaniesAZ is earned by achieving stellar marks in a comprehensive workplace survey, where employees are asked to rate and share feedback including culture, leadership and overall satisfaction. Credit Union West continuously looks for ways to improve employee satisfaction and experience. In addition to high paying wages, Credit Union West also offers the following: - Full-time employees receive 100% paid health, dental & vision insurance - Earn incentives up to 15%, depending on position - 401K plan with employer matching funds up to 5% - Profit Sharing - Tuition reimbursement - Gym membership reimbursement - Paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick days - Credit Union West membership and discounts Be part of our award-winning team! POSITION SUMMARY The Accounting Manager is expected to embody the essence of servant leadership, prioritizing the needs of employees, members, and communities. The Accounting Manager will be committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. They will promote an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to the organization's success. The individual serves as a champion of the credit union’s strategic direction, leading by example to innovate, adapt, and drive initiatives that propel Credit Union West towards a shared vision of growth, financial stability and community prosperity. Enhances the quality of life for Credit Union members/team members by meeting or exceeding their service expectations. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all accounting and financial reporting functions. Responsible for safeguarding Credit Union assets and fiscal record keeping. Responsible for the preparation of reports for Senior Management, the board of directors, external users, auditors, and government agencies. Monitors department policies and procedures and recommends improvements. Ensures that accounting activities are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), legal, regulatory, and Credit Union procedures. Ensures that the Accounting Department supports the overall goals of the Credit Union and financial services are delivered professionally and efficiently. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES • Effective Management and Implementation of Accounting Operations – Manage and oversee the daily operations of the Accounting department. Plans, directs, and coordinates all functions of accounting. Directing, coordinating, and maintaining an efficient and effective department to represent the proper financial position of the credit union while ensuring financial records are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), state and federal laws, and other government regulations. Develops and implements operational plans, policies and procedures for the department that furthers credit union objectives and short and long-term goals. Prepares various credit union metrics, budgets, financial statements, investment activity, and regulatory reports in a timely and accurate manner. • Leading Talent - Hires, trains, directs and evaluates employee performance and behaviors to serve the member experience. Allocates resources to meet operational needs within the department. Provides leadership, coaching, and direction for their team members ensuring they have the support and development opportunities to become well-trained employees excelling in their roles. • Effective Communication and Collaboration - Builds collaborative working relationships with management and direct reports to lead the accounting operations. Instructs personnel regularly regarding policy, procedure, program, and system modifications or changes. • Project Management – Responsible for active and effective participation on corporate project initiatives related to the accounting area. •…