Vice President of Accounting
Company: Houston Federal Credit Union
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: January 16, 2023
Job Description:
In 1960, Houston Federal Credit Union was built by members for
the sole purpose of serving its members. Now, over 60 years later,
that vision and commitment to service continues to be our focus in
everything we do. Originally chartered as Fluor Mid-Continent
Employees Federal Credit Union, HFCU now has the strength of over
$800 million in assets. We're strong enough to provide the full
range of financial products and services that our members demand
and desire, while providing exceptional service that's second to
none. HFCU is a source of stability and strength because you, and
thousands of members like you, have trusted us with your checking
and savings, loans, investments, and more. Our Mission The Mission
of Houston Federal Credit Union is to -"Be our members' advocate by
helping them achieve their dreams with personalized financial
solutions". - Role To direct the financial affairs of the Credit
Union; to establish major economic and financial objectives and
policies for the Credit Union. Essential Functions &
Responsibilities:
- Oversees data processing and accounting departments; hires,
train, directs, and evaluates employee performance within the
departments; approves promotions, transfers and salary
adjustments.
- Oversees and directs Treasury, budgeting, audit, tax,
accounting, purchasing, real estate, and insurance activities.
- Prepares financial reports; ensures complete and accurate
financial, statistical, and accounting records of the Credit
Union.
- Directs the Credit Union's investment activities as custodian
of funds, securities, and assets of the organization; promotes the
Credit Union in financial markets to ensure sources of
capital.
- Formulates and executes investment policy; prepares financial
forecasts.
- Works with auditors/examiners on year-end and comprehensive
audits.
- Develops new business relationships with prospective customers
and maintains or increases business with current key customers by
making personal contacts.
- Reviews operational procedures to obtain optimum efficiency and
reduced costs.
- Writes, reviews, and distributes financial policy and procedure
statements to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.
- Implements and reviews risk management initiatives.
- Analyzes department budgets and allocates operating
budget.
- Oversees reporting to regulatory authorities and to the
Board.
- Provides safekeeping, control, and accounting for assets and
securities.
- Directs preparation and evaluation of budgets and capital
plans; directs receipt, disbursement, and expenditures of money or
capital assets.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Knowledge and
Skills:
- Experience: Ten years to fifteen years of similar or related
experience
- Education: (1) A master's degree, or (2) a bachelor's degree
plus professional certification (e.g. CPA).
- Interpersonal Skills: Work frequently involves exercising
advanced conflict resolution, giving material presentations, and
resolving issues impacting multiple departments or divisions. Role
also requires the ability to motivate or influence others as a
material part of the role, with a significant level of diplomacy
and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is
an important part of the role and a high level of interpersonal
skills is critical to the success of this position.
- Other Skills: 1. Requires a degree in Business Administration,
Finance, or Accounting.
2. Excellent analytical skills, people skills, and self-direction
are required.
3. Must be proficient with PC accounting, spreadsheet, and word
processing software.
4. Background in bank data processing systems preferred.
- Must have qualities -that are consistent with -our CORE Values:
- Integrity, Honesty, & Respect
- Passion, Commitment & Enthusiasm
- Seek Excellence in All We Do
- Work Hard and Have Fun
- Friendly Service and Superior Value. Appropriate business
appearance as well as have a positive and professional work ethic.
Must be able to lead a team in various aspects. This description is
not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities
comprising the position. Come work with us! We provide all
full-time employees a wide range of benefits offerings from
medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident, critical
insurance, and hospitalization coverage. We also offer our full and
part time employees 401(k) that includes an excellent company
match. Come join our growing team today! (866) OUR-HFCU
(toll-free)
(844) VIP-HFCU (loans toll-free)
(281) 243-0500 (local)
+1 (877) 389-3480 (international)
Keywords: Houston Federal Credit Union, Sugar Land , Vice President of Accounting, Accounting, Auditing , Sugar Land, Texas
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