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NORTH JERSEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, INC.

CFO

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

North Jersey Federal Credit Union is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on financial ...

NORTH JERSEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, INC.

CFO

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

North Jersey Federal Credit Union is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on financial ...

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Brigham City, UT · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Elevate Credit Union is looking for a hands-on financial leader to serve as our next Chief Financial Officer. This opportunity may be especially appealing to an experienced Controller, Assistant ...

North Jersey Federal Credit Union

CFO (Totowa)

Totowa, NJ · On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

North Jersey Federal Credit Union is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands‑on financial ...

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SVP Chief Financial Officer

Lenexa, KS · On-site

$140 - $210/hr

Comply with all Mainstreet Credit Union policies and procedures as communicated in the Employee Handbook or elsewhere. Position Overview The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic executive ...

Michedcu

CFO

Plymouth, MI · On-site

$180 - $260/hr

Careers At Michigan Educational Credit Union Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the strategic oversight and ...

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How much do credit union cfo jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for credit union cfo in the United States is $261,533.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $400,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Credit Union CFO do?

A Credit Union CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is responsible for overseeing the financial health of the credit union. They manage budgeting, financial reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Their role includes developing financial strategies, ensuring profitability, and maintaining liquidity to support lending and member services. The CFO also works closely with the CEO and board of directors to guide long-term financial planning.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Credit Union CFO position?

To thrive as a Credit Union CFO, you need strong financial management, accounting expertise, and knowledge of credit union regulations, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, and CPA or similar certifications. Familiarity with financial reporting software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Strategic leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments are standout soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure effective oversight of the credit union’s financial health, regulatory compliance, and the ability to drive organizational growth.

What are the primary challenges a Credit Union CFO typically faces, and how can they address them?

Credit Union CFOs often navigate challenges such as balancing regulatory compliance with the need for innovation, managing risks in a changing financial landscape, and ensuring sound asset-liability management. They must keep up-to-date with constantly evolving state and federal regulations, all while providing strategic financial leadership to support the credit union’s growth and member services. Effective CFOs address these challenges by fostering collaboration between departments, leveraging robust financial analysis tools, and maintaining open communication with regulatory agencies. Additionally, strong problem-solving skills and proactive strategic planning are essential for successfully leading the credit union through market fluctuations and industry changes.

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Infographic showing various Credit Union Cfo job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Part Time. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $261,533 per year, or $125.7 per hour.

Chief Financial Officer

Alabama Credit Union

Tuscaloosa, AL

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Alabama Credit Union rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic and operational leadership for all financial functions of the credit union. As a key member of the strategic leadership team, the CFO is responsible for financial strategy, performance management, balance sheet optimization, and regulatory financial oversight. This role ensures the credit union's financial strength, long-term sustainability, and alignment with its mission while supporting growth, innovation, and prudent risk management.


Some job duties include:

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors on financial performance, capital strategy, liquidity, and long-term financial planning.
  • Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness.
  • Lead Asset Liability Management (ALM), liquidity management, interest rate risk modeling, and capital planning.
  • Direct the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Support Board and committee governance, including Finance, Asset Liability, and Risk Committees.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team with a focus on succession planning, continuous improvement and innovation.


Requirements

Experience: Ten to fifteen years of progressive financial leadership experience, with significant experience in a financial institution; credit union experience strongly preferred.


Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field required; MBA strongly preferred. CPA required.


Industry Knowledge:

  • Ability to analyze data, reading and creating reports with numerous software platforms
  • Advanced understanding of Credit Union products and services, as well as competitor and potential products and services
  • Demonstrated expertise in ALM, capital planning, liquidity management, and regulatory financial planning

Leadership Skills:

  • Excellent supervisory skills, with the ability to delegate some supervisory functions
  • Professional presentation and the ability to maintain a calm demeanor under potentially stressful circumstances
  • Strong project management skills, to include multi-departmental initiatives that may require significant resource investment in learning new data analytics techniques and procedures
  • The ability to gather buy-in and drive completion of projects that affect multiple areas of the organization
  • The ability to use discretion in the sharing of information is required, including the highest degree of confidentiality with information that is not to be disclosed according to law and/or ACU policy
  • Ability to independently travel, occasionally overnight.

Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Excel knowledge required
  • Proficiency in Power BI and ALM software

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