Chief Financial Officer jobs in Rochester, NY

Description

Reliant Credit Union, ranked one of  Rochester's Top Workplaces six years in a row, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join our team!

As a member of the credit union’s Executive Team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and plays a pivotal role in maintaining financial stability and ensuring the institution's long-term success. The CFO must possess strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the credit union industry and its regulatory environment. This is a strategic role, involved in oversight, strategy, review, analysis and reporting of all Reliant financial and accounting functions. Financial department oversight includes the following functional areas; Accounting, ALM, Investment Management, Data Analytics, Treasury Management, and Reporting. May also oversee other functional areas of the credit union based on additional experience and background.

As a Chief Financial Officer at Reliant, you will:

• Direct and monitor the accounting functions to ensure an effective accounting system that properly reflects the financial position of the credit union in accordance with law, regulation, and reporting requirements (including quarterly 5300 Call Reporting).
• Direct and monitor performance of finance functions including financial analysis of credit union operations, asset liability management, monthly reporting, development of budget, administration of the investment portfolio, and Mortgage secondary market strategy. 
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances and provides recommendations for improvements. Identifies avenues for profit improvement and reducing costs.
• Provide strong leadership to the finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Oversee the annual budget process using a cross-department team approach including input from all areas of the credit union to implement strategies to attain the financial objectives. 
• Oversee the investment portfolio, optimizing returns while managing risk exposure.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and administration of policies and procedures. 
• Be a part of the strategic planning team that sets long term strategic goals for growth and credit union future. 

Requirements

• A four-year degree in economics, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field. MBA preferred.
• 10 years’ management experience in a financial service organization or related field. 
• Credit union experience and CPA certification is desirable. 
• Understands and follows expectations of Reliant’s culture, leading by example in the consistent demonstration of accountability, respect, and teamwork. 
• Provides quality service and strives to exceed service expectations. 

Physical Requirements:

• Use of keyboard, monitor, telephone, and other standard office equipment.
• Communicate effectively in person and via telephone, video conferencing, email, and written documents.
• Access document equipment and files above and below waist levels.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

Candidates considered for hire are subject to credit and other employment reference checks.

Reliant Community Federal Credit Union is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, AA Disability/Veteran. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 800-724-9282 or email at careers@reliantcu.com.