VP Accounting/Controller

MyPoint Credit Union

$135K — $160K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Eight or more years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience.
  • Minimum three years of accounting leadership experience with direct management responsibility.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
  • Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.
  • Excellent analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting operations including ledger management and month-end close.
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP in financial statements preparation.
  • Maintain accounting policies and documentation standards.
  • Research complex accounting issues and provide guidance.
  • Oversee regulatory reporting and maintain internal controls.
  • Coordinate audits and ensure timely resolution of findings.
  • Drive accounting process improvements and system enhancements.

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Vice President of Accounting / Controller

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

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership
  • 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.

Regulatory Reporting, Audits & Internal Controls
  • 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.

CECL, ALM & Financial Strategy Support
  • 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.

Leadership & Team Development
  • 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.

Process Improvement & Technology
  • 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.

Strategic Partnership
  • 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.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.

Why Join MyPoint Credit Union?

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

Apply Today

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.

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