Current Job Opportunities
Westerra Credit Union offers excellent employment opportunities to qualified applicants.
Westerra Credit Union offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
- 401(k) & Pension Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Open Positions:
FINANCE MANAGER/LOWRY BRANCH
We currently have a unique opportunity for the right individual to develop our newly created Finance department. This position will also be responsible for directing and overseeing financial analysis and forecasting for the Credit Union, asset/liability management and investment/cash management for the Credit Union.
We value excellence, personal responsibility, integrity, communication and cooperation. If you do too, we'd like to hear from you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepares the Credit Union budget and financial forecasts, including analyzing and reporting on variances.
- Provides timely and accurate analysis of budgets, cash flow projections, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist management and the Board in performing their responsibilities.
- Makes recommendations to management regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.
- Performs financial analytics, including pricing analysis, and provides recommendations to management.
- Regularly partners with other departments and learns their operations in order to provide information and analysis to support business strategies, pricing decisions and budgeting.
- Assists the Vice President of Finance in the management of the investment portfolio and cash position.
- Leads the Asset/Liability Management function.
- Provides leadership and guidance to staff so the Finance Department operates effectively.
- Develops and maintains department procedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the department.
- Assures that Credit Union policy is followed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILIITES:
The Finance Manager is the direct supervisor of at least one Financial Analyst. The Finance Manager is responsible for all activities within the Finance Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree in finance, accounting or related field
- Five (5) years of management level finance experience
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, analytics, ALM, investing and cash management
- MBA or CPA desired
- Financial institution experience desired
- Foresight, analytical ability, systematic and strong organizational and project management skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret financial reports
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills
- Mathematical skills
- Attention to detail
PROJECT LEAD/LOWRY BRANCH
This position is responsible for planning and executing essential projects of the Accounting, Finance and Compliance departments, including projects related to general ledger and system issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manages projects within constraints of scope, quality, time and cost indicated by management.
- Acts a liaison between management and staff on projects and system-related issues.
- Researches and implements process improvements to increase operational efficiencies.
- Makes recommendations to management regarding cost savings or profit generating opportunities.
- Designs, develops and analyzes reports to assist with efficiencies and cost-control.
- Develops and maintains departmental procedures.
- Actively partners with other departments on projects.
- Other duties as assigned, which may include:
- Assistance with budget preparation, including cash flow projections, financial trends, variance analysis
- Annual unclaimed property reporting
- Annual 1099 balancing, proof, and corrections
- Annual calculation of tenant pass-through expenses
- Assist with facilitating examinations and internal and external audits of the Credit Union and implementation recommendations
- Fixed asset inventory
- Merger related projects and activities
- Re-engineering of A/P processes
- Assistance with annual tax filings for CUSO and Credit Union (1120, 990, 990-T)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Two (2) years accounting experience; accounting supervisory experience preferred
- CPA desired
- Financial institution experience preferred
- Foresight, analytical ability, systematic, and strong organizational and project management skills
- Able to work independently and with limited supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills required
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret financial reports
Westerra Credit Union offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, 401k, paid time off, and much more. Candidates must have satisfactory credit and pass background check to be eligible for hire. Please send cover letter and resume to hr3@westerracu.com. Visit our website at westerracu.com to learn more about us. EOE
Applicants may send a resume and cover letter to:
Westerra Credit Union
Attn: Human Resources
98 Spruce Street
Denver, CO 80230
or
Fax: 303-563-6611
or
E-mail: hr3@westerracu.com
Westerra Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer.
