CFO

North Jersey Federal Credit Union Inc.; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match (up to 5%)

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational reimbursement

Business travel reimbursement

Job summary

North Jersey Federal Credit Union in Totowa, NJ, seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead Finance, Accounting, and Collections. This in-person role reports to the CEO and requires balancing strategic oversight with day-to-day financial management to support growth and member service.

The ideal candidate will have strong GAAP knowledge, board reporting experience, and a collaborative leadership style, capable of guiding auditors, regulators, and cross-functional teams in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related; CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• Senior-level finance leadership experience in a regulated financial institution.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, regulatory exams, internal controls, ALM, liquidity, CECL, and board reporting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial forecasting

Executive communication

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

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CFO

Full Time Main Office (Totowa), Totowa, NJ, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1009

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $195,000.00 Annually

Chief Financial Officer | North Jersey Federal Credit Union

Lead 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

North Jersey Federal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer