Finance Director

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance

Free vision insurance

Free life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Casual dress code

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance and accounting functions from our Dallas office near Love Field Airport. The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely insights to support strategic decisions.

You will oversee daily accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while partnering with leadership to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience managing teams or leading finance functions.
• Experience with accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• All qualified candidates must pass a credit and background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting processes including AP/AR, GL activity, month-end close.
• Manage account reconciliations for accuracy and variances.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and variance analysis.
• Prepare and deliver financial analysis and reports for executives.
• Ensure financial statements and internal reporting are timely and compliant.
• Develop and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor cash flow, expenses, revenue trends, and key metrics.
• Collaborate with department leaders on budgets and cost management.
• Coordinate with external auditors and banking partners as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Integrity

Process improvement

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union, a world-class financial institution, is looking for a Finance Director for our Dallas Branch located at our corporate office near Love Field Airport.

The Benefits of Working Here:

We work hard to ensure that our employees work in an environment of respect, trust and fun! We are committed to helping our employees stay healthy, feel secure, grow and development, and maintain a work/life balance through our comprehensive benefit programs:

• FREE health insurance
• FREE vision insurance
• FREE life insurance
• FREE short-term and long-term disability
• FREE employee checking account
• Paid Time Off up to 3 weeks per year
• 13 Paid Holidays (2 ½ weeks of more paid time off!)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plans with employer match
• Casual dress code, every day!
• Ongoing training through classroom and online formats
• Employee recognition programs
• Employee committees that promote culture, fun and wellness
• Monthly company-wide activities for our employees, like Baseball Day, Chocolate Chip Day, Summer Luau, Say Something Nice Day, Biggest Loser, and a Step Challenge

Position Overview:

The Finance Director is responsible for leading the organization’s finance and accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely insight to support business decisions. This role oversees daily accounting operations, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while partnering with leadership to strengthen financial performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, month-end close, and related financial operations.
• Manage account reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of variances.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and support periodic forecasting, scenario planning, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and deliver financial analysis, reporting, and insights to support executive decision-making and organizational planning.
• Ensure financial statements, management reports, and internal reporting packages are accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable accounting standards.
• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Monitor cash flow, expenses, revenue trends, and key financial metrics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Partner with department leaders to review budgets, analyze performance, and support cost management initiatives.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banking partners, and other financial stakeholders as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team members while promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including experience managing teams or leading finance functions.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience with accounting systems, ERP platforms, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.
• All qualified candidates must pass a credit and background check

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Process improvement mindset with the ability to strengthen systems, controls, and workflows.

Reporting Structure

The Finance Director reports directly to the Vice President of Finance

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM

Company Overview:

Southwest Airlines Federal Credit Union provides a complete array of financial services for all employees and families of Southwest Airlines and over 200 more companies across the United States. Since our inception, we have continued to maintain a rapid pace of growth throughout our four branches in TX and AZ! We now serve over 50,000 members nationwide and we’re still growing! Our members enjoy the most elite financial services and the best member service around! Learn more about us on our website: https://www.swacu.org/connect/careers.html