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AgWest Farm Credit · 2 weeks ago

Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting

Spokane, WA (HQ)

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$109K/yr - $194K/yr

10+ years exp

AgWest Farm Credit is a member-owned financial cooperative that provides financing and related services to various agricultural sectors. They are seeking a Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting to oversee financial statements, implement new accounting systems, and lead the financial reporting team to ensure compliance and accuracy.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLending

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Supervise the financial reporting department to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial data and related narratives for both internal and external reporting requirements, audits, and related accounting matters

Maintain and recommend systems and internal controls to verify the integrity of all processes, systems, and data utilized within area of responsibility

Lead the design, testing, and implementation of new accounting systems, software upgrades, and automation projects that affect the department

Key contributing member to project teams, working on strategic initiative execution

Prepare and oversee financial analysis as needed to support strategic priorities

Ensure adherence to GAAP as well as relevant federal, state, and local regulatory requirements

Supervise the coordination of all federal and state tax filings and payments

Manage and recommend enhancements to internal control processes, supporting the Integrated Audit

Represent AgWest’s purpose and values to employees, customers, and our communities

Demonstrate supervisory competencies and meet expectations of a people leader at AgWest

Supervise, coach, and develop employees, including but not limited to role functions, workflow management, time tracking and attendance, establishing annual goals, providing regular feedback, and performing all required performance actions

Communicate goals, expectations, and updates clearly and consistently; serve as the primary point of contact between staff and leadership

Ensure new employees are effectively trained and proper onboarding processes are followed; identify learning gaps and coordinate ongoing learning opportunities for staff

Mentor direct reports, creating development and stretch opportunities as appropriate

Ensure employees understand and comply with all relevant AgWest procedures, policies, and processes

Ensure compliance with employment laws and organizational policies by identifying and mitigating legal and operational risks related to pay, leave, accommodations, workplace safety, discrimination, harassment, and other protected rights

Recognize and respond to potential issues, create documentation, and collaborate with leadership and HR to promptly and appropriately address issues

Qualification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Financial ReportingGAAP ComplianceAccounting Systems ImplementationLeadership ExperienceSupervisory SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

Generally, requires ten or more years' experience including progressively responsible accounting experience and experience in progressively responsible leadership roles

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required