Chief Financial Officer

Marine Credit Union • Full-time • Remote (Wisconsin, United States, US) • 1d ago

At Marine Credit Union, we are here to advance the lives of people from a place of financial need to a life of ownership and giving back to our communities.

MCU is a member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin which serves more than 70,000 members across Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. Marine believes in providing access to quality financial solutions to those in financial need with the mission to help advance their financial journey to a place of ownership.

Chart Your Course. Lead with Purpose. Serve with Impact.

Are you a financial leader who believes your greatest impact comes from serving others, empowering teams, and strengthening communities?

Marine Credit Union is seeking a visionary Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. This role is ideal for a strategic, mission-driven leader who combines strong financial expertise with a deep commitment to servant leadership—putting people first while driving sustainable growth and performance.

The Opportunity

As CFO, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors—guiding financial strategy, strengthening organizational performance, and ensuring long-term financial health.

You will lead all core financial functions including:

Accounting
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Asset/Liability Management (ALM)
Investments & liquidity management
Budgeting and forecasting
Enterprise risk management

You’ll play a critical role in aligning financial strategies with our mission—delivering meaningful impact for our members and communities.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Shape and execute enterprise financial strategy to support growth and sustainability
Partner with executive leadership and the Board to inform decision-making and risk management
Drive financial transparency, reporting integrity, and governance excellence
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling to guide strategic priorities
Oversee balance sheet performance, liquidity, capital adequacy, and investment strategy
Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and regulatory adherence
Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance team

Leadership Philosophy: Servant Leadership

At Marine Credit Union, we believe the most effective leaders serve first.

As CFO, you will:

Prioritize the success, development, and well-being of your team
Lead with humility, integrity, and accountability
Create an environment of trust, inclusion, and collaboration
Actively listen and value diverse perspectives
Remove barriers so others can thrive and perform at their best
Empower leaders and build future talent through coaching and mentorship

This is a role where leadership is measured not just by results—but by the growth and success of others.

What You Bring

10+ years of progressive senior financial leadership experience
Deep expertise in banking, credit union, or financial services environments
Proven success leading financial strategy, ALM, capital planning, and budgeting
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence Board-level decisions
Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams
Expertise in financial reporting, controls, compliance, and risk management
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA or advanced degree preferred)

Why Marine Credit Union

Purpose-driven organization focused on member impact and financial empowerment
Leadership culture rooted in servant leadership and collaboration
Opportunity to shape strategy at the highest level of the organization
Flexible work environment (in-office, hybrid, or remote)
Meaningful work that directly impacts communities

Ready to Lead Differently?

If you believe leadership is about serving others, building strong teams, and creating lasting impact, we invite you to chart your course with us.

👉 Apply today or connect to learn more.

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