Director of Accounting

Are you the kind of person who takes pride in transforming compliance into a competitive advantage?

Do you lead with accountability and inspire others to raise the bar in accuracy and performance?

If you are a driven accounting professional with deep expertise in your field and a passion for building high-performing teams, you may be the perfect candidate for our Director of Accounting position!

Our team at Golden State Farm Credit is united in our efforts to support rural communities and the agricultural industry. We offer a distinct work environment that fosters collaboration amongst teams, promotes a customer-centric approach to service, rewards those who take initiative, and provides a variety of projects to create an engaging work culture. We value teamwork, continuous learning, and the positive impact that our dedicated employees make.

Intrigued? Want to know more?

Apply at https://goldenstatefarmcredit.com/careers or review the full job description below.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 19th, 2025 at 3pm

Salary Range:
Grade 16: $95,077-$147,410

Full-Time
Exempt

This position is located in our Chico office and requires full-time, in-person work.
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Position Summary

The Director of Accounting will lead the strategic and operational functions of the loan accounting team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals. This individual will be responsible for overseeing loan accounting operations, managing financial reporting related to loan portfolios, and implementing policies and systems that drive efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Essential Functions

• Staff Leadership and Management (30%)
  
  
  
  • Selects, trains, leads motivates, mentors, sets performance standards, and evaluates staff within the loan accounting team to ensure professional growth and high performance.
  
  
  • Prioritize succession planning based on individual aptitude and career goals, and provide leadership training opportunities as appropriate.
  
  
  • Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Lending, Risk, Loan Documentation, Finance, and Compliance) to align goals and initiatives.
  
  
  
  


• Loan Accounting Operations (40%)
  
  
  
  • Oversee and assign the following loan accounting functions and tasks:
    
    
    
    • Answer loan accounting-related phone calls and walk-in customers’ requests and questions.
    
    
    • Update and maintain the Loan Accounting Queue.
    
    
    • Prepare, review, and verify loan disbursements, payments, rate changes, bill records, etc.
    
    
    • Complete various loan servicing processes on both participated and traditional loans including loan modifications, rate changes, renewals, and various loan maintenance tasks.
    
    
    • Enter wires, ACH, and internal transfers in online banking for approval.
    
    
    • Verify information for check requests.
    
    
    • Verify daily settlements of wires/ACH’s.
    
    
    • Identify and research variances and make corrections.
    
    
    • Reconcile bank and assigned general ledger accounts.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Department Processes and Procedures (15%)
  
  
  
  • Review, evaluate and update department policies, processes and procedures to maximize efficiency.
  
  
  • Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial integrity.
  
  
  • Evaluate, implement and encourage customer use of software platforms that create additional efficiency within the department (e.g. online banking, Positive Pay, mobile check deposit, remote deposit capture, etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Compliance and Audit (10%)
  
  
  
  • Monitor adherence to regulatory requirements, including banking regulations and financial reporting standards.
  
  
  • Act as a primary loan accounting point of contact for internal and external audits related to the department.
  
  
  • Stay updated on evolving industry standards, regulations, and best practices, adapting processes accordingly.
  
  
  
  


• Strategic Contribution (5%)
  
  
  
  • Provide strategic input to senior leadership as it relates to the Loan Accounting Department.
  
  
  • Support partnerships or other business development by evaluating loan accounting implications.
  
  
  
  


• Data Security and Confidentiality
  
  
  
  • Appropriately protects the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Association’s systems and data and clients’ data.
  
  
  
  


• Commitment and Support of Association Mission
  
  
  
  • Understands, applies, and supports the Association mission and vision statement in a positive, professional manner at work and with customers in all settings.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive knowledge of accounting theory, principles, controls, professional standards, and regulations.


• Extensive knowledge of accounts payable and loan/lease accounting processes and financial statements.


• Knowledge of business and management principles in resource allocation, leadership techniques, production methods, auditing principles and methods, and coordination of people and resources.


• Ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.


• Effective communicator, with strong interpersonal skills, working collaboratively with both external and internal customers in a professional, respectful manner.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate team members at all levels to promote a collaborative and highly productive work environment.


• Skilled in identifying and organizing resources for yourself and team members in a systematic way to prioritize fluctuating workloads, optimize efficiency, and ensure achievement of Association goals.


• Strong attention to detail and skill in identifying opportunities for process improvements.


• Proven ability to make sound decisions, work on multiple priorities simultaneously, adapt to a changing environment and manage deadlines.


• General knowledge of the agriculture and financial industry, and applied business mathematics and principles.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, computers, current applicable software (nCino, Lawson, NGS), and other office tools.


• Must be able to converse and communicate with customers using the English language.


• Skill in serving and working effectively with both external and internal customers in a professional, respectful manner.


• Advanced skill in analyzing information and problem solving to formulate logical and objective conclusions.


• Skill in posting, editing, tracking, organizing, and reviewing data/documents with precision and accuracy.


• Skill in identifying and organizing resources in a systematic way to prioritize fluctuating workloads, optimize efficiency, and ensure achievement of Association goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in loan accounting, financial services, or banking. Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.


• Certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Financial Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant preferred.


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  Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.

  
  

Physical Demands

Positions in this class typically require: keying, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time. The employee must be able to prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribe data; understand information communicated via computer screens and in written text.

Working Conditions

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Golden State Farm Credit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), relation (all aspects of religious belief, observances and practices including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, identity, gender expression, actual or perceived sexual orientation, marital status, military and veteran status, civil air patrol status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or medical condition, except where physical fitness is a valid occupational qualification or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, status or local laws. Applicable law also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of the foregoing characteristics. “National origin” also includes discrimination against an individual because of their primary language or because that person holds or presents the California driver’s license issued to those who cannot document their lawful presence in the United States, as well as discrimination based upon any of the following: an individual’s or the individual’s ancestors’ actual or perceived physical, cultural, or linguistic characteristics associated with a national origin group; marriage to or association with individual’s of a national origin group; tribal affiliation; membership in or association with an organization identified with or seeking to promote the interests of a national origina group; attendance or participation in schools, churches, temples, mosques or other eligious institutions generally used by persons of a national origin group; or a name that is associated with a national origin group. An applicant’s or employee’s immigration status will not be considered for any Association employment purpose except as necessary to comply with federal, status or local laws. California law also prohibits discrimination against individuals providing services in the workplace pursuant to a contract, unpaid interns and volunteers on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, genetic information or age. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.