Eileen Danahey has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer of Chelsea-based Metro Credit Union.

Danahey of North Attleboro will report to Robert M. Cashman, president and chief executive officer, and will oversee accounting and finance for the organization.

Prior to joining Metro, Danahey was vice president of finance for Meridian Interstate Bancorp, the holding company for East Boston Savings Bank. In her previous role, Danahey provided leadership for accounting, financial reporting, investment review, credit risk and financial analysis. She also played a key role in preparing for the acquisition of $500 million Mount Washington Bank. Prior to joining East Boston Savings Bank, Danahey was chief accounting officer at Slades Bank and also led a finance team at Webster Bank.

Danahey earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Providence College and her master’s degree in business administration from the Carroll Graduate School of Management at Boston College.