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SalaryVice President of Accounting
Houston Federal Credit Union
Sugar Land, Texas (onsite)
Full-Time, Exempt
Our History
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!
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