Credit Union West
Glendale, AZ
USA
Credit Union West
Vice President, Finance and Accounting Operations
Glendale, Arizona
Asset Size: $1.3B
About Credit Union West:
At Credit Union West, our mission is to inspire our members, employees, and communities to achieve their financial goals and enhance their quality of life. We are an innovative, forward-thinking credit union with an extremely healthy culture and environment for our members and employees.
Join Our Team as Vice President of Finance and Accounting Operations!
Are you a strategic financial leader passionate about driving growth and innovation? We seek an experienced Vice President of Finance & Accounting Operations (VP) to oversee our financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational efficiency.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in shaping our organization's financial health while collaborating across departments to enhance performance, strengthen member experiences, and foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, member-focused environment, we encourage you to apply!
What you will do:
● Financial Leadership and Strategy
● Budgeting and Financial Planning
● Accounting Operations
● Special Services Operations
● Leadership and Team Development
● Stakeholder and Community Engagement
What you will need:
● Financial Expertise: Deep knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.
● Operational Excellence: Strong experience managing credit union operations, including process improvement and technology integration.
● Leadership and People Management: Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
● Strategic Thinking: Ability to align financial and operational strategies with long-term organizational goals.
● Risk and Compliance Management: Expertise in identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.
● Innovation and Change Management: Ability to drive process improvements and adapt to evolving industry trends.
● Communication and Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
● Member-Centric Mindset: Commitment to delivering high-quality financial services that enhance member experiences.
● Technology Proficiency: Knowledge of financial systems, operational platforms, and data analytics tools.
Education and Experience:
● A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
● A professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, or CFA) is preferred. ● 10+ years of progressive experience in a financially sound credit union or banking institution.
● 5+ years of experience at the senior manager/leadership level.
Why Join Credit Union West?
● A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and member-first service.
● Competitive salary and benefits package.
● Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
● The chance to significantly impact a dynamic and thriving credit union.
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