Job Description

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the financial operations, strategy, and risk management of the bank. This role ensures the institution's financial health, regulatory compliance, and long-term profitability while supporting strategic growth initiatives. Accountable for complying with all Bank Secrecy Act and Anti Money Laundering regulations, bank policies and procedures.

Essential Job Duties :

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the bank's mission and growth objectives
  • Advise the CEO and Board on financial planning, capital structure, and investment decisions
• Financial Operations & Reporting
  • Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with regulatory standards
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
  • Responsible for knowing and complying with all Federal Regulations and bank policies/procedures including the Bank Secrecy Act and CIP.
  • Lead internal controls, audits, and risk mitigation strategies
• Capital Planning & Treasury
  • Manage liquidity, capital adequacy, and asset-liability strategies
  • Optimize funding sources and oversee treasury operations
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Liaise with regulators, investors, rating agencies, and financial institutions
  • Present financial performance and strategic plans to the Board and shareholders
• Team Leadership
  • Build and lead a high-performing accounting team
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Skills and Abilities Required

1. The ability to speak, read and write professionally and to use and understand financial spreadsheets and common commercial ratios.
2. The ability to proficiently operate a computer and use excel, word and other bank software.
3. Experience with digital banking transformation and financial technology
4. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, Dodd-Frank.
5. Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools, including Excel
6. Attention to detail with strong problem solving/critical thinking skills

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related Business major (MBA or CPA preferred)
2. Minimum 10 years of senior financial leadership experience, ideally in banking or financial services, Or 7 years' experience in financial management position.
3. Minimum 5 years' experience managing personnel or leading an accounting team.
4. Deep understanding of banking regulations, financial instruments, and capital markets
5. Proven track record in strategic planning, financial modeling, and risk management
6. Strong leadership, communication, and shareholder management skills

Working conditions:

Good. Minimal discomfort from heat, noise, dust, or other factors.

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