Chief Financial Officer

Confidential

Greater Los Angeles Area, CA

USA

Position Description

Are We the Place for You?
A well-established, community-focused credit union in the greater Los Angeles area seeks its next Chief Financial Officer. With a long history of serving its membership, the credit union is dedicated to fostering financial well-being and supporting economic growth in its communities. This role requires an on-site presence for a professional who resides within the community served by the credit union. As a mission-driven institution, the credit union's designations reflect its commitment to financial inclusion and community development. It also maintains a strong reputation for empowering local businesses through specialized lending programs.

This confidential search seeks a strategic financial leader with expertise in financial management, regulatory compliance, and collaborative leadership. The ideal candidate will be passionate about advancing the credit union’s mission and ensuring long-term financial success.

Is This the Career for You?
The Credit Union seeks a strategic leader to oversee and advance key financial functions, including financial planning and strategy, data analytics and business intelligence, risk management and compliance, and performance management. This leader will develop, implement, and maintain financial strategies that drive sustainable growth, optimize resources, and align with a member-centric focus on delivering high-quality financial services. Experience with industries such as cannabis-related businesses is a plus.

The Chief Financial Officer will work closely with senior leadership to integrate financial planning, risk management, and performance metrics into the credit union's overall strategy. This role will actively support a culture of accountability, sustainability, and social responsibility, ensuring that the credit union’s financial health is balanced with community impact. Regular communication of financial insights, data-driven recommendations, and KPIs to Executive Management will enable well-informed, proactive decision-making.

This role requires a forward-thinking, approachable leader skilled in collaboration, change management, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build strong relationships with employees, community leaders, and industry partners. The ideal candidate will guide the credit union with business acumen, compassion, and a commitment to understanding and meeting the evolving needs of our members and communities.

How to Apply

Help Us Get to Know You
Please submit your resume or LinkedIn profile, highlighting 5-10 years of relevant experience in financial leadership. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field. Certifications such as CPA or CFA or an advanced degree a plus. Strong preference for experience with community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Low Income Designations (LID/LICU). Inclusiv, or Opportunity Finance Network (CFN). Proven expertise in financial planning, compliance, risk management, BSA/AML, fraud prevention, and internal audit within the financial services sector is also desirable.

The starting salary range for this role is $166,070 - $221,427.

Apply Online: https://bit.ly/3YUDtZW

Job Position Type
Executive
Application Deadline
Jul. 18, 2025