Accounting Manager

The Opportunity
SF Fire Credit Union is seeking a full-time Accounting Manager to play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records. The Accounting Manager is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading the Credit Union's accounting operations, period-end close, financial and regulatory reporting, and accounting control activities. Serving as a subject matter expert across accounting functions, this role provides technical leadership and functional oversight without direct supervisory responsibilities.
The Accounting Manager prepares internal financial statements and regulatory reports, supports budgeting, audits, and regulatory examinations, and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Credit Union's financial information. This role also partners across departments to address accounting needs, strengthen internal processes, implement automation and other improvements, and advance organizational initiatives. Success in this position requires strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to lead through influence and collaboration.
What You Will Do
Daily Accounting Operations

• Review and approve all staff journal entries (AP, investments, loans, etc.)
• Oversee accounts payable processes and maintain controls over expense accruals
• Oversee fixed asset and prepaid asset processes and maintain controls over system inputs
• Ensure internal controls are maintained and executed regularly and with precision
• Collaborate across functions for day-to-day processes and ad hoc requests (payroll, departmental financial information requests, etc.)

Period-End Close and Reporting

• Lead the month-end close process, monthly GL reconciliations, and account analysis
• Investigate budget-vs-actual variances and period-over-period trend variances
• Prepare monthly internal financial statements
• Lead preparation and validation of quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report

Annual and Ad Hoc Processes

• Lead Accounting's role in annual budgeting and reforecasting processes
• Support annual financial statement audit, annual internal audits, and regulatory examinations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement/automation and lead implementation thereof
• Own documentation of Accounting procedures, including annual reviews
• Work on special projects such as corporate initiatives, financial analysis for new products and services, and implementation of new accounting processes and workflows
• Recommend accounting policies and internal control enhancements
• Act as backup to other Accounting tasks as needed

What You Bring
Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in banking or financial institutions required (credit unions preferred)

Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and professional standards
• Strong experience with GL reconciliation and month-end close
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including advanced proficiency with Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with Corelation Keystone, AvidAscend, Power BI, and Workday Adaptive a plus

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle objects and to operate a PC, and to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Salary
This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At SFFCU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for the San Francisco market is an annual base salary of $107,000 to $160,000.
Our Benefits
We have a competitive compensation and benefits package, but the true reward of working for SF Fire Credit Union goes beyond what you'll see on a pay-stub. We genuinely care our employees and we strive to invest in their professional and personal growth. We're a relatively small organization at about 200 employees, so you can see the impact of your efforts and the value your contributions bring to our members and fellow employees.

• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• Annual Incentive/Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 11 Paid Holidays + Competitive PTO package
• Home & Consumer Loan Program (Discounted Rates)
• Professional development and training programs
• On-demand personal coaching resource
• Wellness Program (Discounted Gym Membership)