Chief Financial Officer

Are We the Place for You?
Isabella Community Credit Union ($207M; Mount Pleasant, MI) is seeking our next Chief Financial Officer. Originally chartered as the School Employees of Isabella County Credit Union, the credit union was founded in 1958 in an effort to provide better financial services to school employees in Isabella County.

Today, nearly 70 years later, Isabella Community Credit Union (ICCU) is proud of the impact it’s made and continues to make on those in Isabella County and the surrounding areas.

As a service-minded credit union with 3 branches serving 8 counties across Michigan, ICCU boasts an expansive field of membership. As a credit union with strong resources and a wide field of membership, ICCU is well-positioned for continued growth.

Today, ICCU proudly serves over 13,000 member-owners with a focus on providing them the highest levels of personal service with products and services designed to meet their needs. Our commitment isn’t just lip service, as we’ve embraced a series of organizational core values – Integrity, Community, Adaptability, Respect, and Excellence – each of which drive every interaction and encounter we have.

Located in the heart of Michigan, Mount Pleasant is a wonderful place to call home. It’s where cultures come together, traditions are shared, and community pride shines. From a vibrant college campus to unforgettable entertainment, Mount Pleasant is where connections are made, and everyone feels at home.

Is This the Career for You?
Being the Chief Financial Officer at Isabella Community Credit Union is the ideal role for a strategic financial leader who understands how to collaborate with others to develop and execute effective strategies, actions, programs, and processes that will help ICCU achieve all its business objectives.

Overseeing all elements of finance and accounting, the CFO will help the credit union reach its growth, profitability, and financial performance objectives. As a solutions-based, inclusive leader, you will use your role to research, evaluate, recommend and implement financial/accounting solutions and opportunities for growth to the ICCU Leadership Team and the Board of Directors.

Guided by the strategic plan and regulatory requirements, and in partnership with the executive team and direct reports, this key leader will administer the credit union investment portfolio, asset/liability management system, and accounting information system.

This position requires strong leadership skills, the ability to facilitate long-term growth goals, contribute to strategic planning, and demonstrate strong execution skills. Reporting to the President/CEO, the CFO will collaborate with the rest of the executive leadership team, staff at all levels, and the Board of Directors. Thorough knowledge of effective accounting principles (GAAP), financial accounting standards, state and federal regulations, and advanced mathematical skills (including investment strategy and interest rate forecasting) will be key to doing the job well. A strong ability to analyze and communicate complex thoughts in a straightforward way is highly desirable.