Elevations Credit Union

AVP Finance

Elevations Credit Union$124K — $166K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3 years in management.
  • Deep understanding of asset/liability management and related risk assessment.
  • Experience in managing fixed income investment portfolios and interest rate risk.
  • Skilled in evaluating credit risk and loan portfolio performance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Asset Liability Management (ALM) framework and risk oversight.
  • Oversee the CECL governance framework to ensure reserve adequacy.
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting for executive and Board committees.
  • Conduct complex ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis as necessary.
  • Recommend adjustments to balance sheet strategies and risk management practices.
  • Establish and develop a high-performing finance team with clear goals.
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial processes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexible remote days.
  • Opportunities for professional development and team leadership.
  • Engagement in strategic discussions with senior leadership and Board.
  • Potential for involvement in high-level financial analysis and decision-making.
  • Participation in the growth initiatives of the organization.
Full Job Description
Location
  • Hybrid: Employees who are able to perform the essential functions of their jobs away from an Elevations location may do so with the expectation that they are onsite at least fifty percent of the time over a two-week pay period.
Summary/Objective:

The AVP Finance is responsible for leading key financial risk management, balance sheet strategy, and financial reporting functions, including asset/liability management, interest rate risk oversight, CECL governance, and executive-level financial analysis. This role serves as a strategic business partner to senior leadership and is responsible for preparing and presenting financial, risk, and balance sheet insights to executive management, Board committees, and the Board of Directors. The position collaborates closely with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, drive process improvements, and develop a high-performing finance team that supports the organization's long-term growth and profitability objectives.
Essential Functions include:
  • Own the Asset Liability Management (ALM) framework, including interest rate risk measurement, stress testing, scenario analysis, model governance, and recommendations to optimize balance sheet performance while operating within Board-approved risk appetite.
  • Own the CECL governance framework, including model performance monitoring, assumption validation, qualitative factor analysis, forecasting methodologies, and communication of reserve adequacy to executive management and the Board.
  • Responsible for ensuring financial reporting is accurate and delivered to Pricing Committee, Risk Oversight Committee, and the Board on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
  • Perform complex ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
  • Recommend changes to balance sheet strategy, pricing, product structure, and risk management practices based on financial and market analysis.
  • Build and lead a high-performing finance team by establishing clear goals, succession plans, coaching programs, and development opportunities that strengthen organizational capabilities.
  • Represent the finance function in cross-functional meetings, committees, and key projects. Continuously improve processes, controls, and systems to enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and support organizational growth.
Reports to:

VP of Finance
Manages:

Financial Analyst (s), Senior Financial Analyst
Required Education and Experience:
  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, treasury, ALM, FP&A, accounting, or risk management within a financial institution with at least 3 years of management experience.
  • Deep knowledge of asset/liability management, interest rate risk measurement, liquidity management, and balance sheet optimization.
  • Experience evaluating credit risk, loan portfolio performance, and the impact of credit trends on earnings and capital.
  • Experience managing or analyzing fixed income investment portfolios and related interest rate risk implications.
Preferred Education and Experience:
  • MBA, CPA, CFA, FRM, or other relevant advanced credential.
  • Experience at a $1B+ credit union or regional/community bank.
  • Experience with derivative programs, loan sales, securitizations, and wholesale funding strategies.
  • Advanced analytical and financial modeling capabilities using SQL, Power BI, Python, Excel, or similar tools.
Work Environment:

Elevations uses multi-factor authentication to keep our data safe. As such, a personal smartphone is a requirement for employment with us. This job operates in an office setting and routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Requirements:

Sitting frequently, walking occasionally, use of hands frequently, hearing constantly, talking frequently, exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

Regular, Full-time, Normal business hours
Classification:

Exempt
Compensation Information:

The person hired into this position will likely earn between $124,969.86 and $166,626.48 plus annual bonus.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on factors such as relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, licensure requirements and/or skill level, and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Anticipated Application Window:

This role is anticipated to close within 35 days from the date of posting. However, if the position has not been filled, Elevations may keep the application period open longer.
Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Elevations Credit Union

Elevations Credit Union is a member-owned not-for-profit financial institution serving Colorado's Front Range. It provides banking services to over 140,000 members and has over $3 billion in assets. Elevations Credit Union was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. The credit union offers a range of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards, and investment services. Elevations Credit Union is committed to giving back to the community and supports a variety of local organizations and initiatives.
Learn more about Elevations Credit Union
Size
436 employees
Market Cap
$55.3 million
Industry
Net Income
$20.5 million
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
-6.4%
Revenue
$465.3 million
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