Chief Financial Officer

Central Willamette Credit Union
Chief Financial Officer
Albany, Oregon
Asset Size: $605M

Make a Greater Impact. Grow with a Mission-Driven Team. Lead the Future of Finance.

At Central Willamette Credit Union (CWCU), we are not just about managing money but about making life better for our members, employees, and communities. As we continue to grow, we seek a values-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our dynamic executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future.

This is more than a CFO job. It is an opportunity to be a financial strategist, community advocate, and cultural leader at a purpose-led organization committed to building better lives across the Willamette Valley.

Why Central Willamette?
People-first culture grounded in our values: Respect. Integrity. Ethics. Compassion. Humor.
A leadership team that invests in employee growth, inclusion, and innovation.
We have a vibrant community presence. Our team actively volunteers and supports local organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs, United Way, CARDV, and local schools.
Positioned for strategic growth, technology modernization, and increased community impact.
An exciting time to join—play a key role in capital planning, data strategy, new market entry, and enterprise risk leadership.

What You’ll Do
As CFO, you will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team and be responsible for CWCU's financial strength, liquidity, and profitability. You’ll lead our Finance, Accounting, Audit, and EFT teams, focusing on data-driven planning, regulatory excellence, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities Include:
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, asset/liability management (ALM), and investment strategies.
Guide strategic planning with sound financial analysis and forecasting.
Ensure the safety, soundness, and regulatory compliance of all financial operations.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, examiners, auditors, and community leaders.
Drive initiatives that improve organizational efficiency, member value, and service delivery.

What We’re Looking For
We seek a forward-thinking and collaborative finance executive with experience in credit unions or banking, and a deep commitment to service, compliance, and innovation.

Required Qualifications:
Minimum 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in Finance, Treasury, or Accounting within a credit union or financial institution.
Proven experience managing ALM, liquidity, and investment portfolios.
5+ years of people leadership, mentoring, and team development.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (Master’s or CPA/CFA/CMA preferred).
Strong communication skills, analytical mindset, and comfort working across cross-functional teams and community settings.

Why Join Us Now?
CWCU is in an exciting period of growth, innovation, and impact. As CFO, you’ll help lead initiatives tied to:
Digital transformation and cloud-based financial technologies
Strategic branch and market expansion
Community development financial institution (CDFI) strategies
Data-driven decision making and profitability analysis

Location
This position is based at our headquarters in Albany, Oregon, a charming, family-friendly city in the heart of the Willamette Valley. It offers easy access to the outdoors, great schools, and a thriving community.

Base Salary: $185,000-$265,000

ABOUT CENTRAL WILLAMETTE CREDIT UNION
Central Willamette Credit Union has proudly served Oregon’s Willamette Valley since 1955, when a group of local government employees founded us with a passion for financial empowerment. From our early days as Linn Government Employees Credit Union to our evolution into Central Willamette, we’ve stayed rooted in community values while growing to meet the changing needs of our members. Our mission has always been simple: provide personalized, accessible financial services that help people thrive.

Today, Central Willamette serves members across 25 Oregon counties, offering trusted guidance, modern banking tools, and a genuine commitment to doing what’s right. With our recent partnership with Laneco Federal Credit Union, we’re growing stronger—strategically aligned, community-focused, and ready to serve more people with the same heart and hometown spirit that started it all.

ABOUT DDJ MYERS, an ALM FIRST Company
DDJ Myers is the executive search consultant for this organization. Our expertise is in supporting leadership teams in sustainable practices for high-performing organizations through succession planning, leadership development programs, executive coaching, board governance and renewal, and executive search. Please learn more about us at www.ddjmyers.com.