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Chartway Credit Union · 18 hours ago

Vice President - Controller

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Chartway Credit Union is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Vice President - Controller will oversee the credit union’s accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and advising senior leaders on fiscal controls and profitability. This role involves leading the accounting team, collaborating with business leaders, and representing the credit union in industry engagements.

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Responsibilities

Lead the Accounting team in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and complying with applicable NCUA regulations

Provide senior leadership with insights and analysis of financial trends and operating results

Interpret existing and emerging accounting standards to guide internal financial practices

Collaborate with business leaders to identify and implement process efficiencies

Ensure timely and efficient month-end and year-end closings by leveraging technology to automate manual tasks

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting team

Calculate, analyze, and report key financial ratios for the credit union

Coordinate and manage external audits; serve as the primary liaison for auditors and examiners

Monitor and identify trends within accounting data, including variances, recurring issues, or unusual patterns, and assess their impact on financial reporting and internal controls

Develop and deliver presentations that clearly communicate accounting updates, financial statement changes, or process improvements to senior leaders, auditors, and cross-functional teams

Educate internal stakeholders on accounting procedures, regulatory updates, and financial statement interpretation to support compliance and informed decision-making

Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting topics, providing clarity in meetings, audits, and organizational communications

Represent Chartway in industry associations and peer networks to stay informed of emerging trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in accounting and financial operations

Collaborate with other credit union and community leaders to advance the profession, share insights, and contribute to initiatives that improve financial well-being and operational excellence across the industry

Demonstrate leadership beyond the organization by driving outcomes that positively impact the broader credit union community and Chartway’s members

Provide direct leadership and coaching to accounting managers and team members

Promote operational excellence through process improvements and by gaining alignment from senior leadership

Develop and mentor a high-performing team by modeling behaviors that reflect the mission and values of the organization

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning

Qualification

GAAPFinancial ReportingAccounting LeadershipFinancial Ratio AnalysisProcess AutomationData AnalyticsStakeholder InfluenceTeam DevelopmentCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Proven experience and understanding of financial institution accounting practices and regulatory requirements

Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain a high-performing accounting team

Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and influence stakeholders

Experience managing relationships with auditors, regulators, and external advisors

Proficiency in financial ratio analysis

Familiarity with process automation and data analytics

Demonstrated ability to partner effectively at the senior executive level

Education: Bachelor's degree required

CPA designation required

Approximately 10 or more years in an accounting leadership role, preferably in a financial institution

Must have experience in GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Chartway Credit Union

Guided by our Purpose and Values, we're honored to serve more than 230,000 members through our branch network and a full line of traditional and digital financial products and services, including Online, Mobile, Video, and Telephone Banking.

Founded in 1959

Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees