CFO - Altamaha Federal Credit Union

Altamaha Federal Credit Union is $70 million federal credit union who serves over 10,000 from its three branches in southeast Georgia and is currently looking for its next CFO to direct and oversee the financial performance and the security of member and credit union information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the executive management team and/or ALCO, actively manage the financial performance of the credit union and set the financial course of the credit union and assist in the planning and the implementation of strategic direction and risk management of the credit union.
• Perform all budgeting, financial reporting, product and services forecasting and analysis (data metrics) and department self-audit procedures, to ensure the financial safety and soundness of the credit union.
• Maintain an appropriate investment strategy to optimize use of funds and to maximize investment income.
• Oversee the accounting operations of the credit union.
• Act as the credit union’s key liaison during regulatory exams and Supervisory or other assigned audits.
• Oversee the credit union’s Information Security program.
  • Monitor the ongoing cybersecurity needs along all delivery channels and internet-based connectivity of the credit union and establish, implement, and oversee procedures to address those needs.
  • Recommend services and products to align with credit union’s cybersecurity needs.
• Oversee the credit union’s Vendor Due Diligence program.

Other duties involving financial management and may be assigned.  All employees are required to adhere to the Altamaha FCU Code of Conduct.  Each employee will additionally be assigned training, including BSA and cybersecurity training, that may include testing.  Employees will be required to earn a passing grade, as set by the vendor or AFCU.  All employees will be required to actively participate in credit union advocacy efforts and are encouraged to contribute to credit union trade advocacy funds, such as CUPAC/CULAC.

 Skills and Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Accounting or other related field is required.  Master of Business Administration and/or Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.  Related work experience may be accepted in lieu of MBA or CPA designation.  Minimum three years in a lead accounting management role with a preference towards credit union accounting management experience.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, networking systems, information systems and cybersecurity.
• Expertise in a financial recording and reporting platform either as a part of a core processing platform or as an integrated accounting-specific platform.  Expertise in Microsoft Excel.  Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access and Outlook.  Ability to use Adobe or other like software to complete and view fillable documents.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures.  Ability to organize thoughts in written, graph/chart/table, and oral form in a professional and grammatically correct manner, so that the recipient may easily understand the contents.
• Ability to create and perform complex calculations involving multiple components from multiple sources.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to lift up to 5 pounds. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and to walk to other locations in building as necessary to complete work.  Ability to push heavy doors as necessary to gain access to areas needing entry to complete work.  Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch to complete other tasks as necessary.