VP, Finance, Harvard Federal Credit Union, Cambridge, MA

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements/Skills Needed

• 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