Chief Financial Officer

Position SummarySuccessful holding company seeks a seasoned and strategic financial executive who can fulfill the crucial role of CFO for the company’s businesses, which include a bank and other operations. The bank has a strong growth strategy. The CFO will provide strategic direction to the existing financial personnel and strategic, executive-level leadership across the holding company. The CFO will be an integral member of the organization’s executive leadership, working closely with the board.Key responsibilitiesProvide highest-level financial leadership to the holding company’s entities.Advise on investment strategies, risk management, and performance analysis to achieve long-term growth.Oversee the organization’s managed investment portfolio account, which is currently comprised of publicly traded equity securities.Provide strategic insights and financial analysis to support key business decisions.Work across the holding company to evaluate financial impact and return on investment for new projects, acquisitions, and business ventures.Communicate effectively with the holding company’s board and those of its subsidiaries, as well as the executive/senior management teams for all entities.Work with the boards to establish strategic direction and growth plans; execute that strategy. QualificationsUndergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required. CPA strongly preferred. Other advanced degrees (MBA or CFA) considered.At least 15 years of professional financial experience, with at least five at the CFO level in a significant organization. Experience in the banking industry required. Merger and acquisition experience is preferred.Strong business acumen, good business judgment, sound decision-making, and a fiscally conservative mindset.Well-rounded experience related to growth strategies; succession development; and working with a board of directors.Experience in finance analysis, capital structure, investment performance, and acquisition evaluations.Good understanding of current and imminent technological developments that can be used by or may have an effect on the business.Strong communicator with internal and external audiences; good listener; excellent written and verbal communication skills.Executive presence and self-confidence in the public sphere without self-importance; astuteness in political and public arenas.