[Hiring] Vice President of Finance @Oregon Community Credit Union

Role Description

The Vice President of Finance plays a critical leadership role in guiding OCCU’s financial health and long-term strategy. This position leads core finance functions, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while providing insight and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

You will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of financial processes and systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Acting as a key advisor to executive leadership, this role helps drive organizational performance, profitability, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute OCCU’s financial strategy, aligning with organizational goals and long-term objectives.
• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, receivables, payables, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate forecasts, financial modeling, and analysis of financial trends.
• Manage budget development, rolling forecasts, and performance tracking against organizational goals.
• Interpret financial, economic, and statistical data to inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee reporting to regulatory agencies and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
• Address audit findings and ensure appropriate resolution of financial exceptions.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance team members, fostering a highly engaged and high-performing team.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support collaboration and execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of directly related finance and accounting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Strong decision-making skills and attention to detail to ensure efficient, accurate task completion in planning, workflow, and project prioritization.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or a strong record of achieving business results required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, banking, or credit union environment.
• Advanced degree (MBA or related field).
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or CMA.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off plus 13 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education and training.
• Company-paid long-term disability.
• 40 hours of company-paid core time annually for full-time employees to participate in community volunteer opportunities.

Company Description

OCCU is a member-owned credit union based in Eugene, Oregon, guided by a clear and meaningful vision: to Enrich Lives. This purpose drives everything we do—from how we serve our members to how we support one another as colleagues. With a strong commitment to community impact, OCCU lives its values of tenacity, humility, and big-heartedness every day.