Director-Finance Operations & Analytics at Ent Credit Union in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description:

Company Description

Ent Credit Union exists to improve the financial quality of life of the people we serve. This mission drives us every day, but we are more than our mission. We're also individuals using our unique abilities to make our organization, and the communities we serve, better than they were yesterday. We're a not-for-profit that puts people above profits and actively invests in our community. Our rapidly growing team is expanding our reach to serve more people throughout Colorado. To spread our mission far and wide, we need people like you. If you're interested in a paycheck with a purpose, apply with us today. Our people make the difference, and we truly believe you are our greatest asset.

Job Description

This seasoned position directs the Finance operations to include day-to-day management of department staff and all assigned department responsibilities. This seasoned position leads the credit union's overall financial reporting, both regulatory and internal, annual preparation of the budget and monthly variance analysis, forecasting, peer to peer quarterly analysis, and the allowance for credit loss (CECL). This position also establishes department objectives, sets priorities, and provides staff with adequate support and training to maintain high work quality and service standards. The Director of Finance Operations & Analytics ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, State of CO and NCUA regulations, and internal and external audit directives as appropriate to these functions. In addition, this position provides inter-department Finance support for credit union initiatives, serving in an advisory capacity on various project teams. Recruits and hires staff, evaluates performance, administers salaries, and contributes to the development of reporting employees.

Essential Functions

• Finance Operations: Direct and actively support Ent's annual budget development, implementation, and final execution based on credit union objectives. Direct and support the month-end process including preparation of accurate, timely, and informative monthly financial reports for ALCO, Board, and other departments. Direct and support the Allowance for Credit Loss (CECL) modeling, reporting, monthly provision expense, and act as a member of the Credit Risk Committee. Oversee and support the development of select accounting entries in compliance with GAAP (ASC 310 and Provision). Jointly responsible with the Director of Finance Systems & Analytics for the accurate and timely filing of the NCUA Call Report. Proactively supplement standard reports as appropriate based on strategic goals and/or emergent market conditions.


• Additional Finance Functions / Optimization: High-level collaboration with Finance Systems, Enterprise Analytics, Accounting, and Treasury regarding proper accounting treatment and financial reporting of transactions. Identifying, recommending, and implementing new processes and/or tools to enhance efficiency and execution within the department. Attend or present financials at monthly ALCO meetings as requested. Oversee Finance related activities for internal and external audits, and annual NCUA/State Exam.


• Staff Alignment / Team Development: Recruits and hires staff, evaluates performance, administers salaries, trains, supports and contributes to the development of reporting employees.


• Bank Secrecy Act: Remains cognizant of and adheres to Ent policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.

Qualifications

Minimum Formal Qualifications for this Position:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or Business Administration


• 8+ years' experience within the Finance field to include:


• 5+ years' using Finance software systems and databases.


• 4+ years' financial institution experience.


• 4+ years' management, development and coaching of staff.


• 3+ years' relevant exposure in budgeting/profitability analysis.

Each year of relevant work experience may be exchanged for a year in a relevant degree program or vice versa. For example, a requirement of a bachelor's degree in accounting and 2+ years of account experience could be substituted for a high school diploma and 6 years of relevant accounting work experience or a master's degree in accounting and 0 years of work experience.

Technical or Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge in financial reporting, benchmarking, and financial statement analysis of financial institutions.


• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting, and their modeling requirements.


• Knowledge of data analysis techniques and software.


• Analytical, interpretive, and evaluative skills.


• Knowledge of Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL) accounting standard.


• Understand Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) relating to a financial institution environment as well as general awareness of and experience in relevant regulatory compliance.


• Ability to provide departmental leadership through establishing objectives, assigning responsibilities, and prioritizing work requirements.


• Ability to handle multiple, changing assignments/priorities.


• Ability to independently analyze complex financial results and resolve problems.


• Ability to make rational, independent business decisions using a high level of common sense. Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and customer service skills.


• Literacy in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.


• Solid understanding of credit union/bank products and services.


• General knowledge of capital planning and capital stress testing.


• General knowledge of profitability modeling.

Certifications Required:

• None

Environmental, Physical and Psychological Requirements:

• Standing - Occasionally


• Walking - Occasionally


• Sitting - Frequently


• Lifting - Rarely (40 Lbs)


• Carrying - Rarely


• Pushing - Rarely


• Pulling - Rarely


• Balancing - Rarely


• Stooping - Rarely


• Kneeling - Rarely


• Crouching - Rarely


• Crawling - Rarely


• Reaching - Occasionally


• Handling - Occasionally


• Grasping - Occasionally


• Feeling - Occasionally


• Talking - Frequently


• Hearing - Frequently


• Repetitive Motions - Frequently


• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally


• Noises louder than normal speaking volume - Occasionally


• Temperature Changes - Rarely


• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is: $125,819.20 to $165,131.20 per Year (S19)

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, certifications, and internal pay equity.

We anticipate this position to close on 5/24/2024. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience to be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Benefits Summary Sheet - 2024

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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