Smith & Wilkinson

Smith & Wilkinson is proud to partner with Passumpsic Bank on a search for their next Senior Trust Officer. Founded in 1853, Passumpsic Bank is a modern, diversified community bank with total assets approaching $842 million, and 10 branches on either side of the Connecticut River throughout northeastern Vermont and northern New Hampshire. The bank boasts a Tier 1 Risk-based Capital Ratio of 18.31%. Passumpsic Bank has been named a Top 200 Community Bank in the U.S. by American Banker and a Forbes Best-in-State Bank three years running, currently #1 in Vermont. In 1998, the Bank created Passumpsic Financial Advisors. Today, this division has over $377 million in AUM and delivers significant income to the Bank. Due to the Bank’s succession planning efforts and continued growth, the position of Senior Trust Officer has been created. To learn more about this opportunity, please contact William Wegener at (207) 810-7449 or wwegener@smithandwilkinson.com. 

We are proud to partner with Acadia Federal Credit Union in the search for their next VP of Lending. Founded in 1952, Acadia FCU has grown to $350 million in assets across eight (soon to be nine!) branches, serving 16,500 members. True to their roots, Acadia FCU remains committed to their mission: "Creating exceptional experiences to enrich your life." Notably, they have been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Maine” in 2022 and 2023, underscoring their dedication to both community and employees. The VP of Lending, reporting to the EVP, COO, will direct and coordinate all lending activities within the Credit Union, ensuring compliance with lending policies and regulations (including consumer, mortgage, commercial, and indirect lending). Additionally, they will plan, direct, and coordinate the development of lending policies and procedures to help meet the overall mission of the credit union. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a community-oriented and member-centric organization where you will have a significant impact on the future of the credit union. The VP of Lending is a strategic role with a seat at the table, shaping the direction and success of Acadia FCU. For a confidential conversation and additional information, please reach out to Nathan Townsend (ntownsend@smithandwilkinson.com). #partnersintalent #creditunion #lending #maine

We have been retained by Northeast Bank to manage the search for the Bank's SVP, Director of Compliance Risk Management. Northeast Bank is a high-performing publicly traded community bank. The Bank was founded in Maine in 1872 and acquired by its current ownership group in 2010. The bank's overall strategy is to originate consumer and small business deposits primarily through its retail branch network in western, central, and southern Maine and to use those deposits to originate and purchase commercial real estate loans nationally. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the SVP, Director of Compliance Risk Management is responsible for leading, implementing, and monitoring all aspects of the Bank's compliance management program, including providing strategic direction designed to support organizational growth. This is a key leadership position on the Bank’s Enterprise Risk Management Team. We are seeking exceptional compliance talent for this unique and growth-driven community bank role. Contact Moriah Maron to learn more and arrange a confidential conversation. #compliance #communitybanking #partnersintalent

Thank you American Bankers Association for launching the hashtag #abapartnernetwork and for encouraging us to promote our affiliation on LinkedIn! We are a 25-year-old talent advisory that serves Clients nationally through offerings in succession planning, leadership development, and executive search. We're looking forward to attending another great ABA Convention in NYC in October. #partnersintalent #ABA

Smith & Wilkinson is excited to partner with the Toho Water Authority, the largest provider of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water services in Osceola County, FL, to lead the recruitment efforts for their Water Treatment Operations Director opening. This position provides leadership, oversight, and support for the Water Operations Division, which includes the Water Treatment staff and Facilities (including distribution system booster pump stations) and the Water Quality Management + Hydrant/Valve Team. For more information, reach out to Ben Chadwick! bchadwick@smithandwilkinson.com 207-289-3138   #waterTreatment #waterOperations #reclaimedwater #waterjobs #partnersintalent

Due to their continued success and growth, coupled with a handful of newly created positions, Smith & Wilkinson has been retained by Merrimack Valley Credit Union (MVCU) to manage the search for the credit union’s next VP, Controller. Founded in 1955, MVCU has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the five largest credit unions in Massachusetts. With the recent merger between MVCU and RTN FCU they now sit at nearly $2.4B in assets with over 116,000 members spread across nearly two dozen locations. Reporting to the EVP, CFO & COO, the VP, Controller will maintain the financial records of the Credit Union in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), supervise all accounting and financial reporting functions of the Credit Union, and prepare all requisite corporate tax filings. He/she will supervise payroll processing, including supporting documentation, tax payments, audit trails and permanent employee records. He/she will serve as a member of the Credit Union’s Management Team and participate in developing overall company strategy, policies, programs, objectives and goals. This is a highly visible role on the leadership team, and a critical component in ensuring that the Credit Union achieves its financial and operational objectives. Joining MVCU means being part of a dynamic and growing credit union, engaging in a leadership role with significant impact and visibility, and contributing to the development and execution of strategic initiatives. For a confidential conversation and additional information, please reach out to Nathan Townsend or Darcy Flaherty. #partnersintalent #creditunions #controller

We are excited to partner with our client, the City of South Portland, as they seek to hire an Engineering Division Manager to join their team. This is an opportunity to join a well-run city and Water Resources Protection team, enjoy a highly flexible schedule (potential 4-day work week!), and play an impactful part in serving the community with further opportunities for professional growth. For more information please reach out to Ben Chadwick email: bchadwick@smithandwilkinson.com phone: 207-289-3138   #wastewater treatment #stormwater #waterresources #partnersintalent

Members of our Financial Services and Insurance team were excited to participate in the Merrimack Valley Credit Union 2024 Charity Golf Classic yesterday! Proceeds from the tournament will be dedicated to Financial Edge. This program sponsors financial education in middle and high schools, and with community partners throughout the region. #MerrimackValleyCreditUnion #MerrimackValleyCreditUnion2024CharityGolfClassic #Fundraiser #MerrimackValley #PartnersInTalent

We have been retained by MassHousing to lead the search and selection process for the organization's next Senior Director of Finance. Created by the state legislature in 1966, MassHousing is a quasi-public agency with the mission of improving the lives of the people of Massachusetts by providing financing for affordable housing. As the organization has grown in size, complexity, and in recognition of its capabilities, so have the programs that it administers and initiatives that it leads, including but not limited to The Massachusetts Community Climate Bank. Reporting to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, the Senior Director of Finance will join a highly motivated, diverse, and collaborative workforce of approximately 350 professionals. This hands-on and highly visible leadership role will primarily oversee the functions of the Finance Division but will also be involved in a broad array of initiatives shaping the important work being done by MassHousing. We are seeking highly skilled and accomplished finance leaders in greater Boston for this unique opportunity. For additional information, or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact a member of the S&W Search Team: Cameron Boyd, Julia Crouter, Felicia O'Reilly. #finance #Boston #affordablehousing #missiondriven #partnersintalent

What's going on in Engineering? Check out our latest roles in Water Infrastructure and Treatment! Interested in a specific role? Reach out to Ben Chadwick for more information. bchadwick@smithandwilkinson.com 207.289.3138 #Hiring #Engineering #EngineeringRoles #WaterEngineering #WaterInfrastructure #PartnersinTalent