Vice President of Finance

GHS Federal Credit Union•City of Binghamton, NY

4d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance is a senior executive leader responsible for the financial strength, operational performance, and regulatory integrity of GHS Federal Credit Union. Reporting to the President/CEO and serving on the executive leadership team, the role leads Accounting, Operations, and Compliance & Risk through three direct reports, while personally directing finance, treasury, investments, and asset/liability management (ALM). This is a builder’s role focused on modernizing financial planning and reporting, strengthening operational scalability, and establishing a mature, forward-looking risk and compliance posture. The VP partners with the CEO and Board on long-term direction while building durable processes, developing leaders, and driving execution. GHS Federal Credit Union was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Binghamton, New York. It serves more than 18,000 members across the Southern Tier region.

Requirements

At least ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience within a credit union, bank, or financial services organization.
Experience overseeing accounting, treasury/ALM, and financial reporting functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Proven ability to lead and develop leaders and manage a leadership team spanning Accounting, Operations, and Compliance & Risk.
Sound judgment balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution; ability to build trust and credibility with the CEO, Board, examiners, and staff.
Ability to lead transparently, hold leaders accountable fairly and consistently, and coach teams toward individual and organizational goals.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, NCUA regulations, and credit union financial operations.
Sufficient fluency in BSA/AML, fraud, and consumer compliance frameworks to provide informed executive oversight.
Proficiency with financial and accounting systems, spreadsheet and modeling tools, and core banking platforms.
Professionalism, courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in frequent interactions with the Board, examiners, auditors, investment partners, and staff.
Ability to engage and influence others, communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally, and handle sensitive or confidential matters.
Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of credit union programs, policies, and procedures.
Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, provide constructive feedback, and promote collaboration across departments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding credit union and member information.
Ability to travel occasionally and work extended hours for Board, examiner, or industry meetings.

Nice To Haves

Experience directly leading, or holding accountability for, operations and/or compliance functions.
Experience building or scaling financial infrastructure, systems, or teams in a growing organization.
CPA, CFA, or MBA.
Experience with ALM/investment modeling software.

Responsibilities

Serve as chief financial strategist and thought partner to the President/CEO and Board, translating strategic and growth objectives into financial plans and actionable roadmaps.
Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital planning, including preparation and evaluation of departmental and organizational budgets.
Build and modernize financial systems, reporting infrastructure, and analytical capabilities to support future growth and complexity.
Evaluate financial and risk implications of new products, delivery channels, technology investments, partnerships, and vendor relationships; model profitability and cash-flow impact.
Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the Board and its committees.
Direct the Accounting function through the AVP of Accounting and ensure accurate, complete, and timely accounting records in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
Ensure accurate and timely internal, Board, and regulatory financial reporting, including the NCUA Call Report (5300) and other required filings.
Oversee the annual external audit, tax filings, and relationships with external auditors and examiners; ensure audit findings are addressed.
Maintain internal controls over financial assets, funds, securities, and other assets.
Direct investment activities and manage relationships with investment brokers, correspondent institutions, and capital markets partners.
Formulate and execute investment policy; prepare and present financial forecasts and interest rate risk analysis.
Own the ALM process and actively manage liquidity, interest rate risk, and capital positions in compliance with policy.
Evaluate and set loan and share/deposit pricing strategy to maintain competitiveness while protecting margin and liquidity.
Provide strategic direction and executive oversight to the AVP of Operations across branch and call center delivery, ATM/ITM and card operations, payments, dispute resolution, and member account services.
Partner with the AVP of Operations on performance standards, staffing models, and workflows that improve member experience, accuracy, and efficiency.
Sponsor and prioritize technology and process investments that scale operational capacity.
Provide executive oversight and support to the Director of Compliance & Risk, who serves as the designated BSA Officer and leads compliance, fraud prevention, and regulatory examination programs.
Serve as an escalation point and executive sponsor for high-risk compliance, fraud, or examination matters; ensure the compliance function has appropriate authority, resources, and independence.
Review compliance and risk reporting to the Board and ensure regulatory risk is considered in financial, product, and operational decisions.
Partner with the Director of Compliance & Risk on regulatory examinations and audits.
Build, lead, and develop the leadership team and their departments; coach direct reports, provide feedback, and hold leaders accountable to performance expectations.
Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Compliance.
Identify organizational gaps and talent needs and recommend role design, staffing, and succession plans to the CEO.
Write, review, and maintain financial and operational policies to support regulatory and policy compliance.
Perform other duties, tasks, and functions as assigned.