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SVP Chief Financial Officer

Desert Financial Credit Union
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/21/2025

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer to join our senior leadership team and drive strategic financial excellence while championing our member-centric mission. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of an organization deeply committed to community impact and member value.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with enterprise objectives while balancing member value priorities
  • Lead enterprise financial management, risk assessment, and capital planning initiatives
  • Drive innovation through disciplined risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance
  • Provide strategic advisory across all business functions in a collaborative way to optimize organizational performance

Team Development & Organizational Excellence

  • Build and develop high-performing finance, accounting, and secondary market teams with a focus on long-term capability building
  • Drive strategic organizational change through effective cross-functional influence and collaboration
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment that reflects our organizational values
  • Mentor and develop finance and accounting professionals to support succession planning and growth

External Engagement & Communication

  • Deliver compelling presentations and translate complex financial concepts for varied audiences
  • Maintain strong industry and community presence as a thought leader
  • Serve as a key spokesperson at industry conferences, community board meetings, regulatory forums, and local business events
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders

WHAT YOU BRING

Technical Excellence

  • Senior-level financial leader and advisor with credit union or banking experience preferred
  • Proven track record as a financial strategist and business partner with broad exposure to financial functions including accounting, finance, and capital markets
  • Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks
  • Experience in analyzing and optimizing organizational financial performance

Leadership Experience

  • Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams with a track record of successful cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively within highly engaged executive leadership teams
  • History of driving strategic initiatives while maintaining operational excellence

Communication & Presence

  • Experience at public speaking and representing organizations in community and industry events
  • Highly strategic and broad business leader and advisor
  • Authentic leadership style with proven ability to build relationships

OUR CULTURE & VALUES

We are committed to being employee and member-centric while driving community impact. Our leadership operates with a strategically oriented and mission-focused approach, emphasizing collaborative engagement as highly engaged members of the executive team. We value leaders who can develop, lead, manage and coach diverse teams while maintaining our commitment to organizational mission and member value.

SUCCESS FACTORS WE VALUE

  • Strategic Thinking - Ability to see the big picture and drive long-term value
  • Drive for Results - Proven track record of achieving measurable outcomes
  • Leading & Influencing - Capability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams
  • Inclusive Behavior - Commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive environments
  • Self Awareness - Understanding of personal impact and continuous improvement mindset

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? If you're a financial leader who thrives on driving strategic growth while maintaining unwavering commitment to member value and community impact, we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of financial services with purpose-driven leadership.

APPLY NOW to begin a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity.

 

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

 

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