Job Description

Position Summary

Southeastern Credit Union is seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Chief Financial Officer to join their team. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO), as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, provides strategic leadership to advance the credit union’s mission of improving members’ financial lives. The CFO oversees all financial and accounting functions, including asset-liability management, budgeting, financial reporting, investments, risk management, compliance, audit, and vendor management. This role ensures accurate financial records and reporting, guides investment and rate decisions, and serves as liaison with regulatory examiners and auditors. The CFO drives innovation, risk oversight, and long-term financial vision while supporting a world-class member experience. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline, along with at least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within the credit union or financial services sector, is required; an advanced degree/CPA is preferred.

Company Profile

Founded in 1953 as Moody Air Force Base Federal Credit Union, our institution began by serving base employees and their families. Today, Southeastern Credit Union has grown into a full-service credit union with assets of $410 million, eight branch offices, and over 24,000 members across a fourteen-county region in South Georgia. Now open to anyone who lives or works in Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Thomas, Turner, and Ware counties, as well as eligible businesses and family members, we remain dedicated to our founding mission: delivering exceptional financial products and services that enhance our members' quality of life. While much has changed over the years, our commitment to our members remains the same, because once you're a member, you're always a member.

Community Profile

Located along I-75 in South Georgia, Valdosta is a lively, scenic city known as the “Azalea City” and “Winnersville” for its vibrant blooms and championship sports legacy. Named ESPN’s TitleTown in 2008, it blends athletic pride with rich arts, history, and Southern charm. The city is home to major institutions like Valdosta State University, Wiregrass Technical College, and Moody Air Force Base, which contribute to its dynamic energy and educational strength. Cultural life thrives with the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra and the beloved Peach State Summer Theater, showcasing regional talent and creativity. Valdosta hosts popular events like the Azalea Festival, South Georgia Film Festival, and Hahira Honey Bee Festival. Family attractions include Wild Adventures Theme Park and the Grand Bay Wildlife Area. Other highlights include the Turner Center for the Arts, the Lowndes County Museum, and local brews at Georgia Beer Co., made with regional ingredients. Rooted in agriculture and railroads, Valdosta thrives with growing industry, a revitalized, award-winning downtown, and a welcoming spirit that earned it the title of one of “America’s Friendliest Cities.” It’s truly South Georgia’s Regional City.

Compensation

A competitive compensation and benefit package will be offered to the selected candidate.

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