Ecu
Vice President of Accounting
South Bend, Indiana 46601 - Corporate · Exec
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelProcurementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeGAAPFinancial ReportingAccounts Payable
About the role
- Ensure rigorous adherence to regulatory standards and strengthen internal control environments.
- Enforce and enhance procurement compliance standards and processes.
- Continuously monitor procurement performance and spearhead process innovations for sustained improvement.
Responsibilities
- Architect and lead comprehensive accounting functions, ensuring precision, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Drive the design and execution of financial reporting frameworks.
- Lead the development and execution of budgeting and forecasting strategies.
- Formulate, implement, and optimize accounting policies and procedures to support business growth.
- Deliver high-impact financial insights to inform and guide strategic decision-making.
- Strategically lead the AP function, ensuring seamless, timely, and accurate payments.
- Develop and institutionalize advanced AP policies and workflows.
- Oversee and optimize the entire procurement lifecycle, driving efficiency and alignment with corporate objectives.
- Develop and implement forward-thinking procurement strategies that maximize value across cost, quality, and delivery.
- Lead high-level contract negotiations and foster long-term, strategic supplier partnerships.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
- 8+ years' experience in accounting required, preferably in financial services or credit union industry.
- 5+ years' experience in leadership role or management role.
- Proficiency in developing, managing, and executing comprehensive financial strategies.
Nice to have
- CPA, master's degree preferred
Skills
- Experience in long-term financial planning and aligning accounting operations with organizational goals.
- Strong knowledge of risk management strategies to protect the Credit Union's financial assets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information.
- Strong analytical skills to assess and identify trends with strong problem-solving abilities proposing effective solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), accounting software, and financial reporting tools.
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