Directora financiera interina
Melissa Lowden is the NCUA’s Acting Chief Financial Officer. In this role, she oversees the daily financial operations of the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund and the NCUA Operating Fund. She leads a team of over 50 dedicated staff who perform essential functions, including accounting and financial reporting, enterprise risk management, strategic and performance planning, budgeting, procurement, facilities and logistical support, the administration of credit union operating fees, and Share Insurance Fund’s capitalization deposits and operations.
Ms. Lowden joined the NCUA in September 2015. She previously served as the NCUA’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer, as Division Director for the CFO’s Financial Reporting and Analysis Division, and she helped to manage the NCUA’s strategic plan and enterprise risk management program.
Ms. Lowden has more than 25 years’ experience managing finances for organizations and leading large teams to achieve their goals in financial systems, operations, reporting and audit readiness. Prior to joining the NCUA, she held various financial management positions in the CFO’s office at the Department of Homeland Security, including serving as the Deputy Director of Financial Management.
Ms. Lowden is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from James Madison University.