Chief Financial Officer | North Jersey Federal Credit UnionLead financial strategy. Strengthen performance. Help shape the future of a member-focused credit union.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 leader to oversee Finance, Accounting, and Collections while guiding smart decisions that support long-term growth, strong operations, and exceptional member service.
The ideal candidate is collaborative, analytical, and forward-thinking, with the ability to balance high-level strategy with day-to-day financial oversight. You should be comfortable advising the CEO, Board, and senior leadership while leading teams with integrity, clarity, and accountability.
This is an in-person position located in New Jersey.
What You'll Do- Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, collections, and reporting.
- Provide clear financial insight and recommendations to the CEO, Board, committees, and leadership team.
- Oversee financial controls, audits, regulatory exams, GAAP compliance, and accurate financial reporting.
- Manage liquidity, investments, ALM, interest rate risk, CECL, and related financial risk areas.
- Serve as a key partner to auditors, examiners, regulators, advisors, vendors, and financial institutions.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Finance, Accounting, and Collections teams.
What We're Looking For- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; CPA or advanced degree preferred.
- Senior-level finance, accounting, or executive leadership experience in a credit union, bank, or regulated financial institution.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, regulatory exams, internal controls, ALM, liquidity, investments, CECL, and board reporting.
- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for executive and board-level audiences.
- Collaborative leadership style with excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- High integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and sound business judgment.
Why Join Us?We offer a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $195,000, along with a benefits package designed to support your professional and personal well-being.
- 401(k) retirement plan options with up to 5% employer match
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Educational reimbursement, business travel reimbursement, and additional credit union benefits
