McDowell Cornerstone Credit Union, located in Marion, NC, is seeking candidates for the position of CEO/Manager. Located in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Marion offers all the benefits of a small community, with easy interstate access to Asheville, Charlotte, and other locations.

In this position, you will provide the strategic direction, vision, and leadership to ensure the financial stability of the credit union and to maintain a high level of member satisfaction. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling all Credit Union activities and operations, in accordance with Credit Union plans, policies, directives and activities as established by the Board of Directors. Manages all functional areas of the credit union while striving to balance the needs of members, employees, and the credit Union.

The CEO/Manager is responsible for the following:

• Plans, directs and implements all Credit Union operations, programs, policies and procedures.
• Provides strategic leadership and/or direction - Individually and/or through subordinates - in all Credit Union functions to include: accounting, ALM, business development, compliance, facility management, human resources, investments, lending, marketing, operations, retail services, risk management and security.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Credit Union to ensure outstanding member service, promote products and services, and achieve the goals of the credit union.
• Develops, recommends, and implements financial policies and procedures, to include creation and management of operating budget.
• Analyzes work flow of the Credit Union on a continuous basis and make changes to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Ensures that the Credit Union is in compliance with federal laws and regulations set forth by the National Credit Union Administration and other states and federal regulatory agencies.
• Recruits new employees when necessary, manages staff, and evaluates the job performance of Credit Union employees to ensure quality service to members.
• Conducts business development activities to promote the growth and development of the Credit Union. Builds positive relationships with the field of membership and with appropriate trade associations and organizations.

Requirements for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Accounting, Finance)
• Minimum of five to seven years’ experience in a financial institution – Credit Union experience strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years managing employees in a credit union or banking environment.
• Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of credit union accounting and financial operations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with members, employees, board members, and other members of the community.

Carolinas Credit Union League is assisting the credit union with this CEO search. If you are interested in this outstanding executive opportunity, and meet the requirements listed above, we look forward to hearing from you!