Gulf Winds Credit Union
Chief Financial Officer
Position Summary
Gulf Winds Credit Union in search of an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join their team. This is a strategic role, reporting directly to the CEO, that is instrumental in driving financial results and shaping the future of a high-performing credit union. The CFO is responsible for ensuring the organization’s short-term and long-term financial stability, and the successful candidate will offer strategic guidance and oversight across accounting, finance, and risk management functions. They will craft and implement comprehensive strategies and initiatives to foster the credit union’s sustained growth and stability. Other responsibilities include monitoring the performance of the credit union and the economic environment to mitigate risks, with a primary oversight of liquidity and interest rate risk. The ideal candidate will possess either a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree coupled with a professional certification, and a minimum of five years of senior executive management experience is required. Additionally, a track record of ten-plus years of progressively responsible roles in managing Accounting and Finance functions, including experience in Asset Liability Management. Experience in Risk Management or Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is a plus.
Company Profile
Gulf Winds Credit Union was organized in 1954 as Chemstrand Employees Credit Union. Since the beginning, Gulf Winds has focused on helping members with their financial goals, by caring about the things that matter most to their members. Gulf Winds’ focus is on finding the banking solutions that empowers their members to build the best financial life possible. Today, Gulf Winds Credit Union, with assets exceeding $1.1 Billion and over 80,000 members, serves over 75 counties in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia. At Gulf Winds Credit Union, we value integrity, care, growth, and innovation. We are part of the community we serve, and we work to help our members achieve their financial goals. For more information visit https://www.gogulfwinds.com/
Community Profile
Pensacola, Florida, located in Florida’s panhandle offers the perfect combination of relaxed beach town and bustling metropolitan center. Home to the renowned “Blue Angels,” and the Naval Air Station, Pensacola has a proud military heritage. Offering 50-plus miles of coastline, Pensacola‘s temperate climate and friendly community presents a wonderful quality of life. Pensacola prides itself on its diverse culture and offers a host of entertainment, such as festivals, art shows, music and more to captivate the heart and showcase the history of the area. With more than 40 primary and secondary schools boasting excellent standardized test scores, award winning area hospitals that rank among the best in the state, Pensacola is a great place to learn, grow, work, and play.
Compensation
An excellent competitive compensation package will be offered to the selected candidate.
You may recommend others for candidacy by contacting Jessica Jarman, Senior Vice President at (800) 367-0433, extension 138 or [email protected]