Signal Financial Federal Credit Union is pleased to welcome Jessica V. Jarrell (Walters) as its new Vice President/Controller. The selection followed an extensive nationwide search facilitated by DDJ Myers, the well-known executive search and leadership development firm.
“I am thrilled to welcome Jessica to Signal Financial as our new Vice President/Controller,” stated Brian Daskalovitz, Chief Financial Officer. “Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and financial experience to our credit union and will make a substantial impact leading and driving the day-to-day of our accounting department and processes.”
Jarrell brings over a decade of experience in financial management, accounting, and auditing to her new position. Prior to joining the credit union, Jarrell served in various roles for Kearney and Company and KPMG. Throughout her career, she has honed her expertise in interpreting, negotiating, and driving process improvements across key financial cycles, including Risk Management, Revenue Recognition, and Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the dedicated team at Signal Financial, where focusing on employee retention and supporting our members in achieving their short-term and long-term financial goals will be key aspects of my commitment to the organization’s growth and success,” said Jarrell.
Jarrell earned her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Bowie State University and her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Howard University. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and will obtain her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license by March 2025.