Strategic CFO: Growth, Risk & Member Value Leader

African-American Credit Union Coalition; Modesto (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley First Credit Union is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to guide growth, performance, and member value for a $1.1B credit union. The CFO reports to the President & CEO and partners with the Board and senior leaders to drive strategic and operational finance across the organization.

The ideal candidate will strengthen financial planning, liquidity management, and risk oversight, while leading finance, accounting, and payments teams to deliver sustainable results for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• MBA preferred; CPA is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting/financial management experience.
• At least 8 years of supervisory or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Lead ALM, liquidity, capital, investments, and balance sheet strategy.
• Provide insight into profitability, NIM, ROA, and long-term sustainability.
• Support lending, payments, product strategy, and growth with financial analysis.
• Maintain internal controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop finance, accounting, and payments teams.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA preferred

CPA is a plus

Job description

Valley First Credit Union is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to guide growth, performance, and member value for a $1.1B credit union. The CFO reports to the President & CEO and partners with the Board and senior leaders to drive strategic and operational finance across the organization.

The ideal candidate will strengthen financial planning, liquidity management, and risk oversight, while leading finance, accounting, and payments teams to deliver sustainable results for