Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial direction of our organization in Nashua, New Hampshire. This executive will shape long-term plans, provide trusted guidance to senior leadership and the board, and strengthen the company’s financial position through disciplined analysis and oversight. The role requires deep expertise in banking or federal credit union environments, along with the ability to balance strategic vision, regulatory accountability, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
• Set the overall financial strategy and translate business goals into actionable plans that support sustainable growth, profitability, and effective use of capital.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership and the board by delivering insights on financial performance, investment priorities, and strategic decision-making.
• Direct all regulatory and statutory reporting activities, ensuring timely submissions, audit readiness, and strong internal control practices.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts to provide clear visibility into results, trends, and performance gaps.
• Oversee treasury activities, including liquidity planning, capital management, and balance sheet optimization aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage interest rate exposure and investment oversight to protect financial stability and support sound asset-liability decisions.
• Partner with risk leaders to strengthen oversight across credit, market, and operational risk, while contributing to stress testing and capital planning initiatives.
• Guide finance, accounting, FP& A, and treasury functions by building high-performing teams, reinforcing accountability, and advancing continuous improvement.• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility within banking or a federal credit union environment.
• Proven background in financial strategy, controllership, reporting, and performance management for regulated financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory expectations and compliance standards applicable to banking or credit union operations.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-level financial reporting.
• Expertise in treasury management, liquidity oversight, capital adequacy, and balance sheet strategy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with boards, executive teams, auditors, and regulators on complex financial matters.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Track record of leading multidisciplinary finance teams and driving operational discipline and measurable results.