SVP, Accounting and Finance

ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad. As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.   Why work for Redwood Credit Union?•   37th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay •   Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial•   Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2024"•   Recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Small Employers 2023" •   Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 19 years in a row•   World-class Employee Engagement scores•   Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate•   Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union! 
Redwood Credit Union is seeking a strategic, experienced, and hands-on financial leader to join our leadership team as a Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance. In this key role, you will strategically plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate Redwood Credit Union's fiscal position with an emphasis and focus on the financial position as it relates to the strategic objectives and the overall accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Executive Management• Evaluate and advise Senior Leadership on the impact of long-range plans for new programs/strategies and regulatory action and their impact.• Develop policies, procedures, programs, and implement these upon approval.• Serve on and/or direct a number of committees to ensure effective interface among Accounting and Finance and Senior Leadership, departments and branches to ensure established policies, programs, objectives, and goals are communicated.• Attend and actively participate in Board of Directors meetings, Senior Leadership Team meetings strategic planning sessions, etc.• Collaborate with leaders of other departments to prepare for critical business opportunities.• Represent Redwood Credit Union to outside entities such as examiners, auditors, vendors, and support companies.• Communicate the Credit Union’s actual performance versus budgets and objectives to SeniorLeadership, recommending growth and pricing strategies as well as areas for improvement.
Planning• Direct, develop, coordinate, and monitor fiscal decisions and budgetary process.• Translate RCU’s strategic business plans into accounting strategies and operational plans.• Participate in the development of the Credit Union's plans and programs as a member of the SLT.• Develop and implement plans and policies to attain goals and objectives, measures progress and implements adjustments as appropriate.• Prepare short- and long-term goals and objectives for the Accounting and Finance Departments.• Develop strategies to support growth and earnings objectives.• Develop and present opportunities to Senior Leadership Team to allow better service to Members.• Review and identify cost effective and efficient utilization of Redwood Credit Union.
Program Management• Ensure RCU accounting practices are current within the industry with an emphasis on efficiency and cost effectiveness.• Develop and maintain, timely, accurate and efficient reporting mechanisms, including rate/volume analysis, net interest spread analysis, product profitability and departmental accounting.• Report monthly budget variances and necessary adjustments.• Ensure conformance with established policies, procedures and State and Federal laws and regulations.• Delegate, coordinate, and review work to ensure quality of work and efficient operation.• Establish credibility throughout the organization through effective listening and problem solving.• Conduct departmental meetings to disseminate pertinent information, and discuss procedures, policies and/or problems to ensure optimum teamwork at all times.• C