Ent Credit Union exists to improve the financial quality of life of the people we serve. This mission drives us every day, but we are more than our mission. We're also individuals using our unique abilities to make our organization, and the communities we serve, better than they were yesterday. We're a not-for-profit that puts people above profits and actively invests in our community. Our rapidly growing team is expanding our reach to serve more people throughout Colorado. To spread our mission far and wide, we need people like you. If you're interested in a paycheck with a purpose, apply with us today. Our people make a difference and, though it sounds cliche, we truly believe you are our greatest asset.

The Director of Accounting Institution Services is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department including the management of assigned subordinates. This role assists in ensuring relevant Credit Union initiatives receive appropriate support from an accounting perspective. Responsibilities include assisting with the development and maintenance of the accounting and general ledger infrastructure to support the recording of financial transactions in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. The position requires a solid understanding of cross-functional areas including products and services offered to ensure the proper accounting treatment of financial transactions. Responsible for remaining current with changes in accounting pronouncements and regulatory issues to assess the impact on the Credit Union's accounting processes. Must be intensely familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), pronouncements and statements issued by the Financial Standards Accounting Board (FASB), and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Rules and Regulations. In addition, the Director of Accounting works closely with the Finance department regarding the impact of accounting processes on the Credit Union's financial statements preparation, budget, and Asset Liability Management functions. The Director of Accounting - Institution Services oversees a staff of accounting professionals and is ultimately responsible for staff training, development, work quality, and the production of department personnel. The Director of Accounting - Institution Services is responsible for implementing cost and time saving processes to ensure maximum efficiency of the Accounting Department. Specifically, this role will oversee these functional areas; card services, cash orders, vault/ATM balancing, loan/share balancing, ACH activity, investments and derivatives, Fed and cash balancing, borrowings and debt, clearing accounts, front-line transactions, and various other entries/accruals as needed. The Director of Accounting - Institution Services is responsible for recommending and coordinating changes to the departments' structure with colleagues and management.
Essential Functions

• Accounting Department Daily Functions /Month-End: Manage and monitor the Department?s daily activities to ensure department work quality and standards are maintained. Ensure any exceptions are researched and resolved effectively. Review accounting processes for efficiency, initiating and implementing process improvements as needed. Provide inter-department accounting support for credit union initiatives, serving in an advisory capacity on various project teams. Manage and monitor the month-end process for producing the monthly financials including an analytical review of the General Ledger variances. Review the General Ledger reconcilements for accuracy and completeness, and proper classification of outstanding items, including sign-off indicating management review. Responsible for ensuring proper accounting processes are in place to comply with accounting and regulatory standards. Coordinating the flow of information from other departments as well as within the Accounting Department to ensure accurate month-end processing is completed by the deadline. Produce timely and accurate reports when requested by Management. Therefore, it is crucial that all General Ledgers are in balance and all postings are correct at month-end. Ensure accurate and timely posting facilitates financial reporting to Senior Management and the Board. Analyze and interpret complex accounting transactions consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory reporting requirements. Excellent business judgment and demonstration of strong common-sense skills are essential for success in this position.
• Accounting Strategy Formulation / Implementation / Optimization / Special Projects: Research, develop, recommend, and implement accounting processes to support credit union products and services, system conversions, upgrades, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives directed by Senior Management. Manage the composition and maintenance of assigned department procedures including maintaining the department?s business resumption activities. Search for tools and methods to increase organizational efficiencies and implement solutions to that end. Assist other functional areas during the enterprise-wide annual budget process with understanding financial activity within their cost center. Serve on or liaise with various committees as assigned, including but not limited to Risk Committee, Data Governance, Tax QA, Corporate Monitoring & Testing, etc. Other related accounting duties include participation in regulatory reporting, and interacting with internal and external auditors, and examiners.
• Staff Alignment / Team Development: Provide supervision, manage the training, cross-training, cross-coverage, and support to the Accounting Department staff. Monitor employee performance and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to assigned staff. Compose and deliver staff performance evaluations. Working with cross-functional staff and colleagues, evaluate staff workload distribution, staff assignments, and overall performance, and make recommendations for changes or reassignments as the Credit Union grows and changes.
• Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Ent policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Minimum Formal Qualifications for this Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance
• Master's Degree in Accounting / Finance preferred
• 8+ years experience in the accounting or finance field to include:
• 3+ years supervisory experience
• 1+ years' Credit Union accounting management experience with experience in completing regulatory reports. preferred
• Audit experience preferred

Each year of relevant work experience may be exchanged for a year in a relevant degree program or vice versa. For example, a requirement of a bachelor's degree in accounting and 2+ years of accounting experience could be substituted for a high school diploma and 6 years of relevant accounting work experience or a master's degree in accounting and 0 years of work experience.

Technical or Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Advanced communication, organizational, and customer service skills, to interact constructively with all levels of staff and management, external auditors, and examiners.
• Ability to independently analyze complex accounting transactions and general ledger variances.
• Ability to make rational, independent business decisions using a high level of common sense.
• Solid understanding of credit union or bank products and services to assess impact of accounting implications to include accruals, deferrals, and contingent liabilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Literacy in the use of personal computer applications and ten-key is necessary.
• Advanced understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to remain current with statements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to assess the impact on accounting processes and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to remain current with NCUA Rules and Regulations as they pertain to the accounting function of the Credit Union.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changing assignments.
• Ability to manage a high level of detail with absolute accuracy and ability to employ common sense.
• Ability to write with logical clarity to produce formalized documentation for assigned processes and duties.
• Ability to supervise assigned staff members, assist in their development and training, and assess their strengths and weakness. Provide appropriate feedback and make recommended changes for staff assignments.
• Proven situational leadership skills and the ability to motivate individuals across all levels of the organization.

Certifications Required:

• Cert Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire required

Environmental, Physical and Psychological Requirements

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Rarely (40 Lbs)
• Carrying - Rarely
• Pushing - Rarely
• Pulling - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Stooping - Rarely
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crouching - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
• Noises louder than normal speaking volume - Occasionally
• Temperature Changes - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

The salary range for this position is $103,376 to $135,678.40 (S18)

This position is eligible for our corporate bonus program based on company performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Benefits Summary Sheet - 2022

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)