Executive Leadership Role - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Senior Vice President of Finance

About Qualstar: Qualstar Credit Union, headquartered in Bothell, WA, is a thriving not-for-profit organization serving 70,000 members. Our dedication to improving members' financial lives has earned us a five-star rating from Bauer Financial in 2023. We specialize in providing financial services to hardworking union members across Washington.

Position Overview: The Senior Vice President of Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Qualstar plays a pivotal role in advancing our mission to improve members' financial lives. As a strategic financial leader, the CFO oversees the comprehensive financial landscape of the Credit Union, including direct oversight of accounting, risk, compliance, and internal audit. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to short and long-term strategic planning; ensuring financial decisions align with our commitment to members' well-being. The CFO's expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and analytics optimizes resources and drives data-driven decisions. By actively managing investments, overseeing risk, and ensuring compliance, the CFO safeguards the financial stability that underpins our members' trust.

The Impact : We are looking for a leader to help us leverage our financial strength to benefit our members now and grow this positive impact in the future.

Our Ideal Candidate: is an experienced credit union financial leader with a passion for improving members' financial lives. You are a great fit if you:

• Hold a B.A. degree in business, finance, or a related field, with a preference for professional certification (CPA) or a graduate degree.
• Have 5-10 years of credit union or community bank experience, demonstrating familiarity with industry compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Possess excellent analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and a deadline-oriented mindset. Analyzing data for trends, forecasts, budgets, and staffing levels aligns with our vision for this role, making it a crucial aspect of the preferred skill set.
• Have experience delivering results through teams and the ability to develop organizational leaders. Oversight of Finance, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audits, and Payment departments aligns with our needs.
• Are comfortable operating at all levels. You like staying connected to details, verifying frequently with curiosity and healthy skepticism when needed.

What we offer: Joining our executive team offers several benefits:

• Stability in a well-capitalized and growing organization.
• A dynamic work environment within a small, closely connected team of approximately 150 employees.
• You will join a team of executive leaders who will challenge and support you as you work together to move our organization forward.
• Our organization offers a good work / life balance with paid vacation, sick, and 10 paid Federal holidays. Flexibility is available with occasional remote work and flexible hours - let's talk more about what is important to you for balance.
• Competitive pay with an annual management incentive program.
• Medical / dental / vision plan for you and your dependents at no monthly premium cost.
• Generous retirement benefits, including 401K with core contribution and matching.
• Loan discounts on consumer and real estate loans are an option for all staff.
• We invest in our leaders: Regular development is provided, and Tuition reimbursement is available.
• A beautiful headquarters located in Bothell, surrounded by trails to bike and walk, not to mention several indoor perks.

Next Steps:

Help us leverage our financial strength to do more for our members. Join us in this impactful role, contributing to our mission-driven journey to improve lives and be the most trusted financial partner for our members. Apply now and be part of our dynamic team at Qualstar Credit Union, an Equal Opportunity Employer.