Senior Financial Analyst

4 days ago


West Liberty, Iowa, United States GreenState Credit Union Full time

Position Summary
This position makes a high level of impact on a rapidly growing organization and has proven technical skills in financial planning and analysis, strong accounting background, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Greenstate Culture
At GreenState, we exist to create lasting value for those we serve. We do this by putting immense value into our employees, members and communities. We empower our employees to create endless opportunities, which will then impact the lives of our members and enhance the vitality of our communities.

Salary range for this position is $119, $139,216.74 with a progressive benefit package.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs essential duties and responsibilities in the following areas which may include but are not limited to those listed and are subject to change.

  • Adheres to the Credit Union's core values and Service Standards in conducting GreenState's mission and vision.
  • Demonstrates a positive member service (internal and external) focus at all times.
  • Demonstrates teamwork in all interactions with coworkers and in the completion of all duties and responsibilities.
  • Ensures confidentiality of member information.
  • Supports a diverse and inclusive work environment.
  • Performs credit modeling to determine CECL reserve, incorporating results and future allowance and provision estimates into forecast/budget.
  • Maintains CECL model documentation, including supporting methodology and change management processes.
  • Tracks trending loan performance and data mines assumptions for use in credit modeling.
  • Supports model validation and internal/external audit reviews.
  • Assists in the preparation of the annual budgeting, including the preparation of monthly financial forecasts and variance analysis.
  • Monitors budget-to-actual performance and identify significant variances.
  • Collaborates with departments to gather input and ensure data accuracy.
  • Maintains and improves financial models, tools and databases to support analysis.
  • Prepares financial reports and analyzes key performance metrics to identify trends and variances.
  • Supports monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
  • Serves as financial liaison, providing guidance on metrics and interpretation of financial reports.
  • Provides insights into profitability, cost management and operational efficiencies.
  • Collaborates with Finance and Accounting to deliver financial reports and key metrics to Company Leadership and Board of Directors on a regular basis using Power BI platform.
  • Prepares peer analysis reporting.
  • Conducts special analyses and projects to support strategic initiatives.

Job Requirements/Expectations

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field. MBA, CPA, or CFA a plus.
  • Minimum five years of progressive analytical experience, preferably within the financial services or credit union industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of credit loss modeling and application of differing CECL methodologies including DCF, PD/LGD, WARM, etc.
  • Hands-on experience developing annual operating budgets.
  • Must be able to manage multiple assignments with changing deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to coordinate and prioritize assignments and organize work efficiently for timely completion.
  • Experience with financial modeling, planning, forecasting, and analysis skills; solid foundation in finance and GAAP accounting.
  • Experience with Empyrean, Abrigo, or other budget and credit modeling software a plus.
  • Ability to draw important insights from analysis; understand and communicate the "story behind the numbers".
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
  • Power BI and SQL experience a plus.
  • Ability, availability, and willingness to work flexible hours to accomplish workload. During periods of peak demand, job will require a non-traditional workweek with extra hours including evening and/or weekend duties.
  • Interpersonal skills to diplomatically deal with employees of all levels, and to represent the credit union in a positive way during member contact.
  • Ability to prioritize assignments and organize work efficiently, to handle large volumes of detail.
  • Ability to deal tactfully and efficiently with members and co-workers on a professional level.
  • Must be bondable.

Reporting Relationship
This position reports to the Finance Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is not responsible for the supervision of others.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
GreenState Credit Union is an EEO/AA Employer. We strongly encourage all individuals to apply for openings with the credit union.

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