Assistant Manager, Subsidiary Accounting

Navy Federal Credit Union

Assistant Manager leading the Operational Accounting team, leveraging financial expertise to align with corporate goals for Navy Federal Credit Union.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeVienna • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,600 - $163,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in leading the operations of the Operational Accounting team which includes functions such as General Ledger operations, serve as accounting expert and business partner for our internal business units, lead the team to deliver process improvements and provide overall leadership to the team.
Manage the development, periodic review and update and maintenance of risk, processes, controls, metrics residing within Operational Accounting function.
Assist in developing talent strategy, including talent development, succession planning etc. and lead the execution of talent strategy within Operational Accounting.
Partner with the Manager in managing ongoing operational strategy, and alignment with corporate and departmental strategic goals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Extensive experience with financial accounting and management, including techniques used in the analysis and reporting of financial information, and review/effective challenging
Experience in progressively responsible positions in a corporate environment that demonstrate the ability to organize, direct and control a multi-function operation, and drive the achievement of objectives
Prior supervisory experience in a financial reporting/general ledger area, demonstrating strong leadership skills including managing, coaching, training and developing people
Ability and desire to lead the team by developing talent strategy to help them get to next level in their career and help realize operational efficiency
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals
Ability to see big picture without missing any crucial details within that topic/project/initiative
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to interpret and present complex financial information clearly and concisely
Highly proficient in resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements; exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions; and maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
Extensive experience researching, interpreting, and applying GAAP and Accounting Standard Codifications
Be able to represent the team in various types of settings, including with Executives
****Desired Qualifications**
- Certified Public Accountant in good standing
- Prior public accounting experience (e.g., Audit, Advisory, Consulting etc.)
- Experience with PeopleSoft and implementation of ERP, or financial accounting & reporting automated systems
- Thorough knowledge of NCUA policies, procedures and regulations and their application to Navy Federal’s organizational structure and operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial accountingmanagementgeneral ledger operationsGAAPAccounting Standard Codificationsprocess improvementsrisk managementmetrics developmenttalent developmentoperational efficiency

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingtrainingcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailinitiativejudgmentproblem-solvingteam collaboration

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant