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Overview

To lead a team of accountants in the execution of Navy Federal's financial accounting processes by appropriately applying federal and industry regulations and standards to support the accurate and proper reconciliation and maintenance of the organization's financial statements and reports. Assist in leading the operational strategy and ensure the alignment with the division and corporate goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing and directing accounting activities required to ensure financial records reflecting the proper application of industry standards to include account reconciliations, analytics and variance analysis

• Collaborate 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 balances

• Partner 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)

• Supervise and ensure the proper classification of transactions, funds and the resolution of misapplied funds or outstanding items

• Interpret emerging accounting policies and make recommendations for in-house application and changes to internal practices to remain in compliance

• Supervise and lead in the conducting of in-depth analysis to identify, isolate and resolve discrepancies; contribute to quality control and process improvement

• Lead and manage the investigation and resolution of complex discrepancies, data entry errors and out of balance situations; prepare and present recommendations for immediate action or proposals for policy changes to prevent losses

• Maintain collaborative relationship with the Product Optimization team and facilitate and contribute to the implementation of new systems, applications and/or any process improvements

• Responds 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 requests

• Stay abreast and ensure compliance with federal/state and industry standards/principles, company practices, policies and procedures

• Develop talent strategy to ensure expectations are understood, performance is measured and rewarded, feedback is provided timely to contribute to the team’s development

• Collaborate with Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS), Corporate Systems, 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 enhancements

• Act as manager in the incumbent’s absence

• Perform supervisory/managerial responsibilities

• Ensure adequate/skilled staffing; select employees

• Establish performance goals and priorities

• Prepare, conduct and review performance appraisals

• Develop, mentor and counsel staff

• Provide input and/or prepare budget requirements for Annual Financial Plan (AFP)

• Ensure section/branch goals and objectives align with division/department strategy

• Ensure efficiency of operations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or the equivalent combination of experience, education and training

• Ability and desire to lead the team by developing talent strategy to help them get to next level in their career and help realize operational efficiency

• Significant experience in supervising, coaching and training team members in the application of complex accounting rules

• Experience in public or private accounting applying complex accounting treatments and resolving complex accounting issues

• Advanced knowledge working in SOX control environment to include documentation and testing of controls and the effectiveness over financial reporting

• Experience in researching technical accounting issues and making recommendations for the application and implementation of accounting principles

• Working knowledge of financial and accounting systems (e.g. PeopleSoft General Ledger)

• Experience working with cross-functional teams including demonstrated skill in presenting complex financial information clearly and concisely

• Highly 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 deadlines

• Experience in initiating, managing and executing change

• Advanced analytical, organizational and decision-making skills

• Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills

• Advanced skill building effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact

• Advanced skill influencing and building consensus with business partners

• Advance skill speaking and/or presenting in front of groups in a professional setting

• Advanced interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with various external and internal technical and functional contacts

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or the equivalent combination of experience, education and training

• CPA designation

• Previous experience in the financial services industry

• Working knowledge of Navy Federal products, services, policies and procedures

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

About Us

You have goals, dreams, hobbies, and things you're passionate about—what's important to you is important to us. We're looking for people who not only want to do meaningful, challenging work, keep their skills sharp and move ahead, but who also take time for the things that matter to them—friends, family, and passions. And we're looking for team members who are passionate about our mission—making a difference in military members' and their families' lives. Together, we can make it happen. Don't take our word for it:

• Military Times 2022 Best for Vets Employers

• WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs

• Forbes® 2022 The Best Employers for New Grads

• Fortune Best Workplaces for Women

• Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®

• Computerworld® Best Places to Work in IT

• Ripplematch Campus Forward Award - Excellence in Early Career Hiring

• Fortune Best Place to Work for Financial and Insurance Services

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

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.

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