VP, Accounting

Georgia's Own Credit Union, founded in 1934, has grown to become one of the largest credit unions in Georgia, managing over $4 billion in assets and serving more than 240,000 members. Rooted in the philosophy of "people helping people," Georgia's Own is dedicated to providing exceptional savings opportunities and top-quality service. Offering a variety of financial products and services such as savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and online banking, the credit union ensures convenience for members with branches across Georgia and access to shared branches nationwide.

With over 430 sponsor companies, the credit union is committed to empowering its members and fostering financial well‑being.

The Vice President | Accounting will be responsible for overseeing the management, planning, and coordination of departmental activities, including accounting operations, month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities, and regulatory reporting. The Vice President | Accounting will assist with year‑end financial statements and footnotes, including acting as the primary liaison with external financial statement auditors. Managerial responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of the Accounting Manager and the Accounting Operations Manager.

The Vice President | Accounting will report to the Interim CFO and will work closely with others in the organization on projects, analysis, and process improvements, along with the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

• Oversee accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of regulatory and financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements. Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.
• Manage and closely work with direct reports to coordinate all operations of the accounting department and actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes.
• Lead, direct, and motivate the accounting team in order to achieve overall department objectives and goals. Assign and advise on department annual goals and complete the annual evaluations process for all direct reports. Support direct reports in doing the same for their teams, including participation in merit discussions.
• Actively participate in the development and execution of the annual Department Plan, ensuring alignment with and support of the credit union’s Strategic Plan.
• Continued focus on identifying and implementing process improvements in accounting procedures, systems, departmental relationships, and business practices.
• Oversee the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial close activities, report preparation/validation, and variance review.
• Oversee the GL chart of accounts and necessary internal controls over the GL to include reconciliation processes, software applications, and segregation of duties.
• Work closely with the CFO and Vice President of Finance to ensure material accounting estimates are accurate and well supported. Serve on the Allowance for Credit Losses Committee.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process, taking a role in the projection of non‑interest income and expense items, and providing support to budget owners or other stakeholders in budget variance research.
• Support activities for external audits and regulatory exams by leading logistical coordination and the collection of requested reports/documentation to ensure successful audit results and compliance is achieved.
• Serve as the department’s primary contact and coordinator related to Enterprise Strategic Projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, system conversions, etc.
• Prioritize and coordinate departmental reporting needs, making informed decisions on processes and enhancements, taking into consideration both departmental and organization goals and priorities.
• Annual Financial Statement Footnotes assistance – complete assigned sections/data collection.
• Oversee the Accounts Payable process as it relates to contractual review to ensure payments are handled in accordance with GAAP, including contract/invoice review, matching…