Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Who:
A seasoned financial executive with at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance or accounting, ideally within the credit union or financial services sector.

What:
Lead all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, investments, risk management, compliance, audit, and vendor management, while driving long-term financial strategy and innovation.

Where:
Valdosta, GA – South Georgia, serving a 14-county region and headquartered in a vibrant, growing city.

When:
Immediate opportunity to join the Executive Leadership Team and influence the financial direction of a $410 million credit union.

Why:
This role allows you to provide strategic leadership, support world-class member experiences, and drive sustainable financial growth and risk oversight.

Salary:
Competitive executive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides executive financial leadership for the credit union, overseeing accounting, asset-liability management, budgeting, reporting, investments, risk, compliance, and audits. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, guiding long-term financial strategy, innovation, and investment decisions while maintaining regulatory compliance. This role also liaises with auditors and examiners and ensures accurate financial reporting to support the credit union’s mission of improving members’ financial lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial and accounting functions for the credit union

• Lead asset-liability management, budgeting, financial reporting, and investments

• Provide risk management oversight, including audit, compliance, and vendor management

• Ensure accurate financial records, reporting, and regulatory compliance

• Serve as liaison with auditors and regulatory examiners

• Guide financial strategy and investment decisions in alignment with organizational goals

• Drive innovation in financial operations and operational efficiencies

• Support a world-class member experience through financial leadership

• Provide strategic guidance to the Executive Leadership Team on financial matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline required

• Advanced degree or CPA preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience

• Prior experience in credit union or financial services highly preferred

• Strong strategic, analytical, and leadership skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven ability to manage complex financial operations and regulatory compliance

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Leadership role within a growing regional credit union

• Opportunity to impact member financial lives and community growth

• Exposure to strategic financial planning, risk management, and operational innovation

CFO for South Georgia credit union leading finance, accounting, investments, risk, audits, and strategic planning to drive member-focused growth.