Chief Financial Officer

What you’ll do:

As Chief Financial Officer, you are a strategic partner to the CEO and part of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for shaping and executing North Central Co-op’s financial strategy while leading key enterprise functions. You will oversee Finance & Administration, Asset Protection, and Information Technology, ensuring financial strength, operational excellence, and risk stewardship across the organization.

• Lead the financial stewardship of the Co-op, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, financial reporting, tax, and compliance.
• Partner with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on short- and long-term strategic planning, enterprise decision-making, and policy development.
• Develop and execute North Central Co-op’s financial strategy, including capital planning, investments, and merger or acquisition activity.
• Provide financial insight and economic analysis on matters of significant impact, including pricing, cash flow, capital additions, and competitive trends.
• Anticipate business risks and opportunities, ensuring strong financial controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead NCC’s Enterprise Risk Management strategy by overseeing risk processes, ensuring compliance, and promoting a culture of proactive risk awareness across the organization.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams across Finance & Administration, Asset Protection, and .
• Collaborate within the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) to ensure alignment and best practices.
• Support governance and Board reporting within the Co-op’s governance structure.

Regular travel to North Central Co-op locations is required to enable connection with teams and locations.

Why it matters:

Unlike traditional businesses, we're owned by our members—the same people who use our products and services. When we are profitable, our member-owners and their communities benefit. This unique business model sets us apart and makes us truly different.

Working at Co-op gives you the opportunity to do work that truly matters. Our commitment to our members and the community means that we strive to make a positive impact every day. We believe that our success should be shared, and we work hard to create value for our communities.

Who you are:

You are a seasoned, values-driven executive who brings both strategic vision and operational discipline, as well as the following:

• Degree, preferably in Business or Finance
• CPA designation is a requirement
• 10+ years of progressively responsible finance experience, including 8+ years in senior leadership roles
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and work effectively with Boards and executive leadership
• Confidence with public speaking, presenting to different audiences and engaging with individuals across our association and externally

Our Team Members receive competitive wages and an employer-contributed pension plan as well as recognition programs for service. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.