Manager, Credit Union

Brown-Forman; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Premium employee benefits

Job summary

Brown-Forman Employees Credit Union in Louisville, KY is seeking a seasoned finance leader to oversee all financial and operational functions. You will direct budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and risk management to ensure profitability and compliance with GAAP.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance with 7+ years in banking or credit unions, and is proficient with Excel and Word. Strong analytical abilities, integrity, and cross‑functional collaboration are essential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 7+ years in banking or credit union settings.
• Ability to independently manage workload within deadlines in a high-pressure team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for internal and external relationships.
• Strong analytical thinking and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the credit union and staff.
• Direct financial strategy, budgeting, and reporting to ensure profitability and GAAP compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage audits (state/federal, BSA/AML).
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and relationships with regulators and funding sources.
• Lead marketing initiatives and member growth activities.
• Support board governance and strategic planning with directors.
• Oversee technology and risk management, including software upgrades.
• Collect on past-due accounts and coordinate with legal actions when needed.

Skills

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Leadership

Banking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Credit union software

Job description

Meaningful Work From Day One

Responsible for the overall management and control of all financial and operational functions of Brown-Forman Employees Credit Union. Provides leadership and direction to ensure the short and long term profitability of the credit union, ensuring compliance according to federal and state regulations in accordance with the GAAP.

What You Can Expect

• Leads credit union and its staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, performance management, and long-term goal alignment for the team members.
• Directs financial strategy and reporting, preparing annual operating budget proposals, analyzing data for stability, and producing regular financial statements and investment status reports.
• Ensures rigorous regulatory compliance, serving as the Compliance Officer to manage state and federal audits, including Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering programs.
• Manages cash flow and liquidity, monitoring withdrawal and loan needs, maintaining cash policies, and coordinating with the Federal Reserve and Kentucky Corporate Credit Union for ACH and cash requirements.
• Drives member engagement and growth, overseeing all marketing efforts, including advertising, promotional campaigns, and quarterly newsletter communications.
• Facilitates board governance, leading monthly board meetings and collaborating with directors to define and execute strategic goals and service offerings, while upholding the mission and values of the credit union.
• Oversees technology and risk management, maintaining credit union software integrity through vendor upgrades and managing annual liability coverage for the staff and board.
• Protects assets, independently collecting on past due accounts and coordinating legal actions, collateral repossessions, and bankruptcy claims.

What You Bring To The Table

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field with 7+ plus years work experience in a Banking or Credit Union setting
• Ability to independently manage and complete assigned workload within established deadlines in a high pressure, team environment utilizing initiative, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Ability to perform work with accuracy, with attention to detail and within established time frames.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
• Proven analytical mathematical skills; ability to handle detailed information with an extreme degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with sensitive employee financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel within the company and with external contacts.
• Proficient in use of Excel and Word.

What Makes You Unique

• People management experience.
• Previous customer service experience.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.