Aaron Zackoski

About Aaron Zackoski

As CFO and Senior Vice President at AERO Financial Credit Union, I lead our financial…

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Aero Financial

   Mar 2021 — Present · Glendale, AZ, US

   Together with the executive management team and the board of directors, we prepared organizational strategy and navigated multiple consecutive strategic changes. Through the process, maintaining financial strategy and ensuring our reporting, internal controls, and ongoing operations were maintained and optimized. Built and structured accounting, electronic services, and finance departments. Developed workflows, hired, coached, and mentored staff to drive success.Led general accounting, budgeting, accounts payable, and financial reporting. Managed liquidity and interest rate risk through asset liability management (ALM). Coordinated financial audits, outsourced internal audits, and regulatory examinations. Monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure regulatory compliance.Optimized vendor relationships to drive efficiency. Managed the investment portfolio, aligning with liquidity needs and regulations.Key Achievements:Navigated core processor conversion, enhancing system efficiency.Managed debit and credit card processor conversions, improving member services.Converted online/mobile banking system, boosting user experience.Implemented CECL standards and handled vendor conversion, ensuring compliance.Introduced Zelle and fraud alerts, strengthening transaction security.Identified cost savings through incremental improvements.Launched an omnichannel communication system, improving customer engagement.Developed CD specials and introduced IRA/Roth IRA CDs, increasing deposits.

Education

• University of Hawaii at Hilo

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Accounting & Finance

  2013 — 2015

• Minnesota State Moorhead

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Real Estate Marketing
• Social Networking
• Finance
• Community Outreach
• Pfx Engagement
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Credit Unions
• Financial Statement Auditing
• Leadership Development
• Research
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Communication
• Microsoft Word
• Financial Analysis
• Customer Service
• Accounting
• Social Media
• Management
• Auditing
• Professional Liability
• Leadership
• Tax Accounting
• Pfx Engagement
• Marketing
• Financial Accounting
• Audits of Employee Benefit Plans
• Time Management
• Real Estate Transactions
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Client Correspondence
• Fundraising
• Quickbooks
• Written Correspondence
• Teamwork
• Internal Audit
• Analysis