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What motivates you to get up each morning and come to work? At Winnebago Community Credit Union we believe it’s the ability to Help Make Our Member’s Dreams Come True, it simply doesn’t get better than that! With over 65 years of experience, our reputation of being a locally loved credit union with a promise to put our members first has helped us grow to where we are today. Credit Unions were founded with the philosophy of People Helping People; we know personable people are at the heart of treating our members how they want to be treated. We are always looking for enthusiastic team members to join us.

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Start a career working with great people and enjoy full benefits including:

Paid Vacations
Accrued Sick Pay
Paid Holidays
401K Match

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VP of Finance

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Finance (VP of Finance) serves as a key executive leadership team member, responsible for the strategic financial management and stewardship of the credit union’s financial operations. This role oversees financial planning and analysis, budgeting, asset-liability management (ALM), treasury functions, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance. The VP of Finance will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting while driving financial strategies that support the credit union’s long-term growth, stability, and mission of serving members.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term financial strategies aligned with the credit union’s mission, vision, and business goals.
Advise the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive team on financial planning, investment strategies, risk management, and business growth opportunities.
Support and influence strategic decision-making with data-driven financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Direct all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close processes.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory requirements (e.g., NCUA, CFPB).
Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and board reporting packages.
Manage liquidity, interest rate risk, and balance sheet optimization through effective ALM practices.
Develop and monitor investment strategies that maximize returns within the credit union’s risk tolerance and policy framework.
Participate in setting loan/deposit rates.
Assist/serve as trustee of the credit union’s 401K plan.
Help/develop, perform, and oversee various internal audit procedures, i.e., cash counts, teller drawer audits, review of employee accounts, loan documentation, wire transfers, etc.
Oversee cash flow management and funding strategies to ensure operational and lending liquidity.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state financial regulations and internal policies.
Serve as liaison with external auditors, examiners, and regulatory agencies; coordinate annual audits and regulatory exams.
Directly or through subordinates, oversee and manage the financial and accounting functions of the credit union to include: ALM, CECL, AP, AR, budgets, collections, GL, financial analysis, and financial reporting and recordkeeping, investments, payroll, and taxes.
Identify and mitigate financial risks through internal controls and ongoing risk assessments.
Lead the annual budgeting process, including departmental collaboration and executive presentation.
Participate in interviewing, hiring, and training activities.
Track performance against budget and provide variance analysis to executive leadership and the board.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.
Hold periodic staff meetings. Identify areas for improvement, changes in procedures, new developments, or changes in services or products. Keep staff up to date on trends and general credit union information.
Prepare and present regular reports to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
Ensure staff have access to professional development and training opportunities.

Key Skills That Will Make You Succeed at This Job:

Expert-level knowledge of GAAP, NCUA regulations, and financial institution operations.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Superior leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to present complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into action.

Education and Experience:

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive financial leadership.
Demonstrated success in strategic financial planning, ALM, and regulatory compliance.
Experience with enterprise-level financial systems, core banking systems, and data analytics tools.
Occasional travel required for conferences, training, or board meetings.

Scheduled Work Hours:

Full time - 40hrs
Primarily office-based at Snell Rd Branch with periodic travel to branch locations or industry events.
Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required for major initiatives or incident response.
Two required all-staff training days, one in the fall and one in the spring.
Attend our Annual Membership Meeting in the spring of each year.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, paid time off, 401k, incentives, and additional voluntary benefits options.
The pay is commensurate with the experience required for the job.
Be a part of a great team environment!

Winnebago Community Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity employer. Apply now or email your resume to dgroth@wincu.org. Or send it to Winnebago Community Credit Union, 567 E. Snell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54901 ATTN: Derek, or apply online at WinCU.org/about-us/employment-application, Indeed, or LinkedIn.

Witzel Teller

We currently have a career opportunity as a Teller/Member Associate at our Witzel branch.

Responsibilities

Assist members with accurately and efficiently processing transactions, such as deposits, withdrawals, loan payments, money orders, or cashier’s checks
Verify endorsements and proper identification on deposit and mobile deposit transactions
Execute wire or ACH transfer requests
Assist members with debit, credit, and gift card issuance
Troubleshoot credit or debit card issues, online and mobile banking questions, or other general account-related questions
Balance and maintain personal cash drawer, branch vault, and appropriate currency logs if applicable
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Strong communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to listen and identify members’ financial needs to support their financial well-being better
Problem-solve to make quick decisions, ability to take initiative, perform accurate cash handling transactions, intermediate computer skills, and maintain a courteous demeanor in a busy member-centric work environment
Ability to work independently as well as being part of a team and collaborate effectively with others throughout the organization
Work 30-35 hours per week, including some Saturday mornings a month, and alternate scheduling for opening and closing the branch. Opportunity at times for additional hours
High school diploma or GED required

Benefits

Starting pay of $16.55/hr based on experience level, up to 13 paid holidays, eligible paid vacation hours, 401(K) with matching features, as well as additional incentive programs, voluntary benefits, and no late evenings!
Friendly, dedicated team striving to make members' “Dreams Come True”

Winnebago Community Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity employer. Apply now or email your resume to dives@wincu.org. Or send it to Winnebago Community Credit Union, 2060 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54904 ATTN: Dan, or apply online at WinCU.org/about-us/employment-application.

Member Services Representative

Are you passionate about helping people manage their money and “Make Your Dreams Come True”? We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Member Services Representative who has a positive attitude and financial acumen to help serve our members. Having relationship-based discussions to uncover a member’s financial needs will allow you to offer exceptional consumer depository products and other solutions. If you seek meaningful work and aspire to create a positive, life-changing difference for our members’ lives, we'd like to hear from you!

As our Member Services Representative, your role will focus directly on our members, assisting with new account requests and depository transaction services:

Depository Services Overview:

Provide outstanding service by meeting and speaking with members to uncover financial needs and provide appropriate solutions utilizing products and services available within Winnebago Community Credit Union.
Working in a flex-type role, managing scheduled time between depository transaction duties on the teller line and new account duties, meeting directly with members privately to help execute the member’s requested products and services.
Open and service deposit accounts for members or prospective members, including savings, checking, certificates, money markets, IRA, ACH, Internal Transfers, and ATM. Also, close accounts when necessary.
Assist members with account maintenance requests, including wire transfers, payroll deduction/direct deposit, internal transfer requests, and statement inquiries.
Assist members in the successful resolution of questions or concerns they may have regarding their accounts with WinCU.
Investigate and correct errors on member accounts and proactively reach out to communicate with the member.
Take a need-based approach to promote all credit union products and services to help deepen the member relationship and refer to specialists if needed.

Professional Attributes and Expectations:

Produce a great member experience during and after their transaction by executing on our mission to “Help Make Your Dreams Come True” philosophy.
Be a champion at creating an atmosphere of solutions, innovation, and continuous improvement for your team members and the entire Credit Union
Maintain a professional image of the Credit Union with every team member and member interaction.
Comply with all aspects of BSA/AML/Reg Z and OFAC Federal and State regulations as related to the position.
Yearly completion of all online compliance training assigned by Management.
Attend required sales, services, and department training classes to enhance skill level at various times.
Additional duties as assigned.

KEY SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCEED AT THIS JOB:

Excellent communication skills, proficient business writing and presentation skills to effectively respond to members and co-workers.
Skillfully applying math concepts is necessary as accuracy is key to creating a great member experience.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in a variety of formats.
Practice a sense of urgency, initiative, and competitive drive to complete key tasks in a timely manner, emphasizing working with and through other people in the process.
An enthusiastic team player who is readily approachable and gets along easily with a wide variety of people and generations.
Work at a fast pace, attentive to details, with accuracy on your work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Ideal candidates should possess an associate’s degree or 1-2 years’ relevant experience in the financial services industry, preferably in the Credit Union world; equivalent or advanced education and experience will be considered.
Previous cash management handling skills, sales, and excellent customer experience required.
Software knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, Data Processing System, and hardware knowledge (driver’s license scanner, scanning and copy machine, etc.)
Dedication to protect the privacy and security of members and Credit Union data, as well as on-site and through electronic member communications.