Accounting Manager, Robert Half

Robert Half

Location:
United States, Baton Rouge

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced accounting leader to join our client's team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The title is flexible based on experience, ranging from Accounting Manager to Director of Finance. This hybrid role is vital for maintaining robust internal controls, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and promoting operational efficiency within the organization. The candidate will oversee the Accounting Department, manage budgets and projections, conduct financial analyses, and supervise the institution’s investment portfolio. Banking experience is required.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and manage all daily accounting and financial operations while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
supervise and evaluate departmental staff, including assigning tasks, conducting performance reviews, and implementing training programs
establish and maintain systems and procedures to ensure proper accounting controls and accurate financial records
collaborate with external auditors and regulatory examiners to ensure compliance with accounting standards and laws
prepare comprehensive financial reports that summarize the credit union’s financial position
assist the Chief Financial Officer in developing and monitoring the organization’s annual budget
conduct financial analyses and oversee cost accounting procedures to support strategic decision-making
manage the organization’s investment portfolio to align with financial goals and risk management strategies
utilize and maintain the credit union’s data processing systems, ensuring optimal functionality and accuracy
support Asset Liability Management (ALM) and related reporting alongside the Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting management or a similar role
proficiency in full-cycle accounting and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
strong understanding of Credit Union/Banking regulations and accounting standards
exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and manage teams effectively
ability to analyze complex financial reports and present findings to senior management
familiarity with financial products, services, and industry-specific terminology
excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
detail-oriented and capable of exercising independent judgment in addressing challenges.

What we offer:

Access to top jobs
competitive compensation and benefits
free online training
medical insurance
vision insurance
dental insurance
life and disability insurance
eligibility to enroll in a 401(k) plan.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
July 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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