Vice President of Finance & Accounting

At OnPath Credit Union, we share a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Your primary role will involve building relationships with our members, offering personalized solutions and identifying opportunities to help them achieve financial success.

If you thrive in an environment with team members who truly enjoy what they do and you are sales driven and motivated to succeed, then OnPath is the place for you!

Voted eleven years in a row as one of the Top 40 Places to Work by the Times Picayune, we offer:

Interested? Become part of the OnPath team that believes exceptional service defines the core of who we are.

We are looking for a Vice President of Finance & Accounting to join our team. Salary range is $127,061.04 to $169,414.73 based on skills and experience.

SCOPE:

As a dedicated member of the OnPath FCU team, this role performs a variety of tasks that in partnership with the surrounding departments, provides cost effective financial services for the benefit of our members who are our primary focus. Our core values are what make us E.P.I.I.C. We are Empathetic to the vast situations and needs of our member's and to each other. We are Passionate about the financial growth and success of our members. We are Innovative in our ideas and goals to remain at the top of our class in financial services. Our Integrity is not an option. We require our employees to be honest and have strong moral principles. We are Committed to our promise to be the best financial advocates for our members and the communities we serve.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Serves as a dedicated member of the management team and conducts daily business interactions and in constant alignment with the credit union's mission, culture, and core values. Encourages others to act with mission, culture, and core values in mind at all times. Initiative and judgment are required in the absence of specific direction from management. Is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Accounting/Finance Department. Directs the activities of subordinate directors, managers and staff. Represents the credit union to members, regulatory agencies, trade organizations and other credit unions.

LEADERSHIP:

* Holds self and others accountable for professional and ethical behavior as defined by OnPath Federal Credit Union's mission, culture, and values.
* Communicates with clarity and direction and provides consistent, frequent, and constructive feedback.
* Resolves conflict, recommends solutions, and monitors their progress.
* Maintains positive relationships, shares credit for accomplishments, celebrates success of others, and takes responsibility for mistakes.

SERVICE:

* Maintains professional and respectful communication and a courteous attitude when working with internal and external members.
* Keeps promises and commitments, earns and maintains trust of others by acting consistently with words and behaviors. Is direct and truthful by providing straight, honest feedback. Keeps confidence, and is dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, honesty, and trust.
* Abides by OnPath FCU's commitment to member service and displays OnPath FCU's core behaviors.

COMMUNITY

* Contributes to community outreach through participation in volunteer opportunities presented throughout each year.
* Promotes and maintains a positive image of the credit union to personnel, members, and the community.

Oversee financial reporting and analysis functions including key financial ratios, budget variance reporting, CECL, capital adequacy, and profitability reporting.

Serves as the liaison between credit union personnel and regulatory authorities in connection with audits and exams. Must comply with the rules and regulations relating to credit union operations and have knowledge of the Federal Credit Union Accounting rules and regulations and be able to interpret them for daily operations.

Informs CFO of all pertinent matters relating to the financial position of the credit union. Supplies the necessary support to assist the CFO in recommending short and long-term objectives for the credit union.

Assess and mitigate financial risks across the organization.

Works in conjunction with the CFO and management team to prepare the annual operating budget and analysis of business opportunities and contracts.

Invests credit union funds in accordance with the investment policy after review of information with CFO. Handles investment planning for liquidity purposes.

Prepares and administers performance reviews and coaching for staff, committed to coaching, and developing staff for growth.

Delegates authority and responsibility to subordinate staff and ensures that involvement with management is continually developed so that qualified successors are available when necessary.

Communicates and educates employees on the importance of fiscal responsibility and how everyone can participate.

Attends conferences and seminars beneficial to the credit union's operations. May authorize other personnel to attend such conferences and seminars when deemed necessary.

Performs such tasks as may be assigned by his/her supervisor, which is commensurate with the position.

Five to seven years of similar or related experience.

A bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related area. CPA or MBA preferred.

* A high level of interpersonal skills to communicate policies, procedures, and objectives effectively throughout the credit union, and to represent the credit union positively to others.

* A high level of analytical skill to assess and evaluate the operation of subordinate areas of responsibility, participate in establishing credit union financial goals, review legal opinions, recommend policies and procedures to conform with state and federal laws and regulations, and to research policies and practices that will achieve credit union goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, view customer information, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to routinely perform work indoors in climate-controlled shared work area with minimal noise.

Must be able to perform job functions independently or with limited supervision and work effectively either on own or as part of a team. Must be able to read and carry out various written instructions and follow oral instructions. Must be able to complete basic mathematical calculations, spell accurately, and understand computer basics. Must be able to speak clearly and deliver information in a logical and understandable sequence. Must be capable of dealing calmly and professionally with numerous different personalities from diverse cultures at various levels within and outside of the organization and demonstrate highest levels of customer service and discretion when dealing with the public. Must be able to perform responsibilities with composure under the stress of deadlines / requirements for extreme accuracy and quality and/or fast pace. Must be able to effectively handle multiple, simultaneous, and changing priorities. Must be capable of exercising highest level of discretion on both internal and external confidential matters.