VP, Finance
Harvard Central Administration (CADM) Talent Acquisition · Cambridge, MA · 6 days ago
HybridManagementFull-time
Job-Specific Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee preparation, accuracy and timeliness of financial statements/management reports (e.g. monthly, quarterly and annual financial packages)
- Ensure reporting complies with GAAP, NCUA regulations and internal policies
- Direct preparation and submission of regulatory filings (e.g. NCUA Call Reports, state and federal reports) and support examinations and audits
- Develop/maintain robust financial dashboards/KPIs to support strategic decision-making
- Accounting Operations & Internal Controls
- Lead daily accounting operations (e.g. general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, investments, fixed assets, prepaid and accrual processes, and account reconciliations)
- Design, implement, and monitor internal control framework to safeguard assets, ensure data integrity and support operational efficiency
- Oversee month/year-end close processes, ensuring adherence to timelines and accuracy standards
- Manage relationships with auditors, examiners and other third parties; coordinate audits and agreed-upon procedures
- Finance, Planning & Analysis
- Partner with CFO to develop annual budget, multi-year forecasts, and scenario analyses
- Provide analysis/insight into trends in net interest margin, non-interest income, operating expenses, and credit quality
- Support Asset/Liability Management (ALM) activities (e.g. analysis of interest rate risk, liquidity, funding costs, and portfolio performance)
- Contribute to pricing decisions for loans/deposits and evaluate financial impact of new products/strategic initiatives
- Collections & Asset Quality
- Provide strategic leadership/oversight of collections and recovery function (e.g. policies and procedures for early/late-stage collections, repossessions, charge-offs and recoveries)
- Ensure delinquency, non-performing assets and charge-offs are managed within board-approved risk tolerances and regulatory expectations
- Oversee methodologies for the Allowance for Credit Losses (ACL), including modeling assumptions, documentation, and governance
- Collaborate with other departments to identify emerging credit risk, adjust underwriting/collection strategies, enhance portfolio quality
- Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams; set goals and expectations; provide regular coaching/feedback
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, ethics and service to members
- Promote collaboration between departments to support organizational goals
- Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure activities comply with NCUA regulations, state and federal laws and internal policies
- Participate in management and board committees
- Continuously assess and mitigate financial, operational and credit-related risks
- Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
- Supervisory experience
- Additional Qualifications and Skills
- MBA or Master’s Degree in relevant field preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, advanced excel skills
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and tax regulations
- Demonstrated experience with Financial systems and data query tools
- Certificates and Licenses: CPA Preferred
- Pre-Employment Screening: Credit, Criminal, Education, Identity, Prohibited Parties (OFAC - Office of Foreign Assets Control)