Chief Financial Officer

Location:
Painesville, OH |

Reports to:

CEO | Executive Leadership Team

Lead with Purpose. Drive Financial Strength. Shape the Future of Member-Owned Banking.

LCE Federal Credit Union is a forward-thinking, member-owned financial institution committed to improving the financial well-being of our members and communities. We are seeking a strategic, visionary, and values-driven Chief Financial Officer to help lead our next phase of growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

This is more than a finance role—it’s an opportunity to be a trusted executive partner, steward our financial health, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a mission-driven organization.

The opportunity:

We’re looking for a CFO who brings both expertise and heart to help guide our next chapter. LCE Federal Credit Union is seeking a strategic, knowledgeable, and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial operations of the credit union. As a key member of the Leadership Team, the CFO will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls—while helping guide the credit union’s growth and long-term financial stability.

• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO, Board of Directors, and leadership team.
• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and strong internal controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Serve as primary contact for auditors, examiners, and the Supervisory Committee.
• Act as the designated Compliance Officer and BSA Officer.
• Update and maintain all credit union policies.
• Manage cash flow, asset/liability structure, investments, and insurance programs.
• Oversee internal audit functions such as cash counts, drawer audits, and loan reviews.
• Provide financial insight to LCE’s strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Participate in vendor evaluation and capital purchasing decisions.
• Lead and mentor accounting and finance team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or other accounting certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience leading a finance or accounting team (CFO or Controller experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Competitive executive compensation: $75,000-$90,000/Yr (Offer based on experience).
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Make a meaningful impact in a member-owned, mission-driven organization.
• Join a collaborative executive team that values innovation and leadership.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a trusted community financial institution.

Schedule:

Hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Friday 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Must be available for Board Meetings after hours once per month.

Ready to Lead with Purpose? If you’re a strategic financial leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment and wants to make a lasting impact, we invite you to