Accounting and Finance Manager

The Tennessee Credit Union

Nashville, TN

Finance & Accounting

Position Description / Responsibilities

The Tennessee Credit Union exists to care for the lives of our employees, member, families, and communities. We care by putting people before profit, relationships before fees, families before timecards, and community trust before growth.

While we are serious about our mission, we do not take ourselves too seriously. We are a team that values creativity, collaboration, and above all fun!

We are looking for an Accounting-Finance Manager to join our Main Office in Nashville. Hours are Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Day-to-Day Job Duties:

The ideal candidate will supervise staff accountants and the general accounting processes in the accounting department and reports directly to the VP of Accounting & Finance. The Accounting-Finance Manager will perform a full range of routine to complex accounting and financial record-keeping functions, while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the Credit Union.

• Directly supervises the Accounting and Finance Departments, including interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees.

• Ensures proper staffing levels are maintained within the Accounting and Finance Departments.

• Planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.

• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Regularly reviews entries to the general and statistical ledgers to assure accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles and procedures.
• Prepares and posts general and statistical ledger entries, as needed.
• Assist with the end-of-period closing entries and general ledger closeout.
• Assists in the preparation of financial and statistical reports, including the NCUA CALL report.
• Coordinates and prepares for financial audits and examinations as required by credit union policy, government regulations, and other organizations.
• Assist in the preparation of required tax returns and interactions with various taxing authorities, including the IRS.
• Assist with the investment (bond) accounting and safekeeping relationships.
• Assist the VP of the department with internal and external audits and NCUA examinations and compliance issues related to the Accounting and Finance Departments and recommends compliance or corrective actions.
• Responsible for compliance with all Federal regulations including Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Experience in or knowledge of financial institution products, services, and records preferred.
• Must possess strong working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Experience in or knowledge of banking and finance as related to money management and cash flows required.
• Must possess knowledge of federal tax guidelines and laws as they relate to employer and non-for-profit organizations.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required with the ability to interact with all levels of management, employees, volunteers, members, vendors, and the general public.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum five (5) years prior accounting experience required, preferably in a credit union or financial institution environment, with demonstrated progressive supervisory experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from a 4-year college or university required or equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the position.
• A relevant master's degree and/or CPA designation preferred.

Application Instructions

Please apply on company's website for consideration at: Job Listings - The Tennessee Credit Union Jobs (applicantpro.com)