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MyPoint Credit Union | San Diego, CA
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Status: Exempt | Full-Time

MyPoint Credit Union is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Accounting / Controller to serve as the organization’s senior accounting leader and a trusted partner to the Chief Financial Officer. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Credit Union’s accounting operations, financial reporting, regulatory filings, and internal control environment.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-driven accounting professional with deep financial institution experience, strong technical accounting expertise, and a passion for developing high-performing teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational strategy, modernize accounting processes, and support the long-term success of our members and employees.

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, accounts payable, fixed assets, accruals, and balance sheet controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and Credit Union policies.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, documentation standards, and segregation of duties.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues and provide guidance regarding accounting treatment and financial reporting implications.
• Establish and maintain strong close and reconciliation processes with clear accountability and review procedures.

• Oversee preparation and review of the NCUA Call Report (Form 5300) and other required regulatory filings.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and implement improvements to mitigate operational and financial risk.
• Coordinate external audits, internal audits, NCUA examinations, tax reporting, and other financial reviews.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit and examination findings.
• Monitor accounting and regulatory developments and assess organizational impact.

• Partner with Finance, FP&A, and ALCO teams to support CECL and Asset Liability Management (ALM) activities.
• Ensure proper accounting and reporting for investments, borrowings, loan participations, purchases, sales, and other financial instruments.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, liquidity management, capital planning, and strategic financial initiatives.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Establish clear goals, accountability standards, and development opportunities.
• Manage departmental priorities, staffing, and workload to ensure efficient operations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, integrity, and service excellence.

• Drive accounting process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Lead or support system enhancements, automation initiatives, financial reporting tools, and data integrations.
• Partner with Information Technology and Finance teams to improve data quality, reporting capabilities, and control processes.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and committees.
• Translate complex accounting and regulatory requirements into actionable business insights.
• Represent the Credit Union with auditors, regulators, consultants, and business partners.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of accounting leadership experience with direct management responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations.
• Experience supporting audits, examinations, and regulatory reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Credit union experience highly preferred.
• Experience within a bank, credit union, or other regulated financial institution.
• Experience with CECL, ALM, financial system implementations, and process automation initiatives.

At MyPoint Credit Union, we are committed to helping our members and employees thrive. We foster a collaborative and innovative environment where leaders have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our organization and the communities we serve.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement program with employer matching
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture

If you are a strategic accounting leader with a passion for financial excellence, regulatory compliance, and team development, we encourage you to apply and become part of the MyPoint Credit Union leadership team.

MyPoint Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.