Assistant Accounting Manager - Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

First Community Credit Union - Houston, TX•Houston, TX

About The Position

First Community Credit Union is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager (AVP) for Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting. This role leads the Senior Accounting team and identifies, evaluates, documents, and properly records complex and non-routine transactions under GAAP. Examples include loan sales and securitizations, investments and derivatives, fair value measurements, long-lived assets, and the allowance for credit losses. The AVP prepares technical accounting memoranda and formal accounting policies for these transactions and is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the Credit Union’s GAAP financial statements. The role also reviews and approves journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation for supervised areas; oversees period-end close activities and deadlines for assigned accounting areas; and ensures effective internal controls and sufficient documentary evidence in compliance with applicable standards and Credit Union policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, completion of a specialized course of study, or equivalent work experience.
Three to five years of experience in FP&A, cost or managerial accounting, treasury/ALM, or public accounting.

Nice To Haves

Financial institution experience is preferred but not required.
Three to five years of relevant experience in public accounting or industry, including both technical accounting and team leadership experience.
Experience working at or with a regulated depository institution is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the Senior Accounting team.
Identify, evaluate, document, and properly record complex and non-routine transactions under GAAP, including loan sales and securitizations, investments and derivatives, fair value measurements, long-lived assets, and the allowance for credit losses.
Prepare technical accounting memoranda and formal accounting policies for applicable transactions.
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the Credit Union’s GAAP financial statements.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation for supervised areas.
Oversee period-end close activities and deadlines for assigned accounting areas.
Ensure effective operation of internal controls and maintain sufficient documentary evidence in compliance with applicable standards and Credit Union policies.