CONTROLLER / AVP ACCOUNTING (Redwood City, CA)
JOB SUMMARY
The Controller / AVP Accounting is responsible for the overall leadership, governance, and integrity of the accounting function for the credit union. This role ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, maintains compliance with GAAP and NCUA regulatory requirements, and supports effective balance sheet management in alignment with the credit union’s strategic objectives and member focus.
Why Provident?
Provident Credit Union was established in 1950, and we rank among the top 10% of credit unions in the US. We believe having a culture that is accepting, supportive, diverse, and inclusive makes us all better. Provident has been a Bay Area “Top Workplace” since 2017, and our employees rank us on Glassdoor as one of the best credit unions in the nation.
Our values are:
- Listen
- Get Better
- Do What’s Right
Essential Functions
• Accounting Oversight & General Ledger Integrity: Provide executive oversight of all accounting activities, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of the General Ledger and financial records.
• Financial & Regulatory Reporting: Oversee the preparation and review of internal financial statements and external regulatory reports, including the NCUA Call Report, ensuring full compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Policy & Internal Controls: Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a regulated financial institution; ensure ongoing effectiveness and audit readiness.
• Balance Sheet & Liquidity Oversight: Provide oversight of cash, investments, and borrowings, ensuring accurate accounting and appropriate review of key balance sheet reconciliations.
• Team Leadership: Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team, including organizational structure, hiring, performance management, and succession planning.
• Project & Change Leadership: Lead or sponsor initiatives impacting accounting systems, regulatory reporting, or financial processes, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and strong controls.
• Audit & Regulatory Interface: Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, internal audits, and regulatory examinations, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• The Controller will assist in annual corporate budget preparation process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Excellent listening and speaking skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ensure adherence to BSA/AML and OFAC policies within the Accounting function and support audit and regulatory examination requests.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Work Experience/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Bachelor's Degree in related field is required
* 3+ years in accounting department with staff management experience
* Proven knowledge and proficiency with General Ledger oversight, cash management, investment accounting, and other Accounting related functions.
* Excellent technical skills are also required, as well as the ability to identify inefficiencies, and plan and implement strategies to improve efficiencies through automation and other means.
Licenses and Certifications
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - highly preferred
Benefits you will enjoy:
- Quality medical, dental and vision care coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 150% matching employer contributions
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Provident membership
- Rate discount on home and auto loans
- Opportunity to use company owned condo in Maui and Lake Tahoe
Compensation:
Pay Grade is M4. This position is eligible for our twice-a-year discretionary bonus.
Targeted Base Pay: $155,000 – $202,000/year (Depending on experience)
Provident is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are the winner of the Bay Area News Group Top WorkPlace in 2017 - 2026. Check us out on Glassdoor
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- 3+ years in accounting department with staff management experience
- Proven proficiency with General Ledger oversight, cash management, and investment accounting
- Experience preparing internal financial statements and external regulatory reports, including NCUA Call Report
- Knowledge of GAAP and NCUA regulatory requirements
- Establishing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; audit readiness
- Team leadership experience including hiring, performance management, and succession planning
- Experience leading accounting systems, regulatory reporting, or financial process change and automation
- Familiarity with BSA/AML and OFAC compliance within Accounting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
What We Do
Provident Credit Union is a local financial institution that has served the Bay Area and beyond for over 75 years. As one of the largest credit unions in California, it provides its members with a wide array of financial products and services, including checking, savings, and loans, while emphasizing unmatched customer service and convenience to help enhance its members' lives.
