“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.
About Signal Finacial Federal Credit Union
Chartered in 1947 as the Washington Telephone Federal Credit Union by a group of telephone company workers, the credit union was formed to help people seeking a better financial alternative and to improve the quality of their financial lives. While much has changed since 1947, the mission of the credit union remains true to this day. In 2007, the Washington Telephone Federal Credit Union officially became Signal Financial Federal Credit Union to be more inclusive of the many diverse businesses in the field of membership, in addition to the founding telephone company group. Signal has grown to more than $400 million in assets, serving more than 23,000 members. The credit union also encompasses over 250 small to medium-sized companies, as well as individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in Washington, D.C., or Prince George’s County, MD (inside the beltway). Signal is regulated by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), with deposits insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) up to $250,000. For more information on Signal Financial, visit www.signalfinancialfcu.org.
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