VP of Accounting

GNC Community FCU’s mission is to educate, inspire and build a financially responsible community, one member at a time. At GNC, we stress the ‘Community’ in our name through developing and nurturing relationships with our members and employees. Serving Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, GNC strives to maintain quality service and an employee-friendly workplace where people are valued and employees are taught the skills that lead to career advancement opportunities.

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the VP of Accounting is responsible for oversight of all accounting and reporting activities including the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results and analysis. The VP of Accounting monitors, supervises and evaluates all daily accounting activities and collects, analyzes, verifies and reports a myriad of financial information. Providing leadership to the accounting team, the VP of Accounting also works closely with senior level executives and departmental leadership and teams throughout the organization.

• Manages all functions of the accounting department including: general accounting and reporting, accounts receivable, revenue recognition and deposits, cash management, accounts payable and payroll
• In conjunction with the CEO, establishes and maintains the organization's overall accounting systems, procedures, and policies to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Directs all preparation, analysis and reporting of financial information including budgets, planning, and required filings and reports.
• Manages all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Maintains strong internal controls and safeguards to protect company assets. Examines accounting records to assess accuracy.
• Oversees all financial, project and program accounting. Ensures that expenditures are consistently aligned with budgets throughout the period.
• Identifies challenges and gaps across accounting and financial systems, technology, process and people and recommends opportunities to improve automation, efficiency, and scalability.
• Assists in the preparation of month end financial statements and board reports.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Our ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; Certified Public Accountant or Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 5 years progressive accounting and financial experience, with 3 years in a management role; preferably within the credit union/banking sector.
• Ability to perform complex daily tasks independently, with exceptional attention to detail, and with a consistently high level of accuracy.
• Able to analyze processes and create and implement improvements for increased efficiencies.
• Adapts to and embraces daily challenges and organizational changes, takes initiative to maintain knowledge of current processes and procedures.
• Microsoft Excel/Suite skills.
• Demonstrates qualities of dedication, accountability and ownership in all activities. Able to successfully work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, takes ownership of assigned tasks, able to manage time effectively. Must be able to handle a large workload of complex and highly detailed routine and variable tasks while meeting deadlines for completion.
• Maintains excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Empathetic and tactful when working with staff and members.
• Maintains knowledge of various credit union systems and applications, and able to use for research, analysis and reporting. Strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person