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Chattanooga, Tennessee
NPA WorldWide
Job description:
Chief Financial Officer (Bank/Financial Services only)
Principal Responsibilities:
- Serves as a strategic financial advisor to the Board, providing guidance on capital planning, dividend strategy, governance matters, and long-term enterprise initiatives.
- Evaluates and actively manages the institutions investment holdings, offering strategic recommendations to executive leadership regarding portfolio positioning and asset allocation decisions.
- Leads both executive and Board-level financial governance forums, including ALCO and the Finance Committee. Delivers comprehensive reporting on liquidity posture, interest rate exposure, balance sheet composition, funding strategy, and adherence to internal policy benchmarks, while proposing risk mitigation strategies when necessary.
- Directs the development of the Banks comprehensive annual financial plan, inclusive of detailed monthly projections. Provides ongoing performance analysis to the Board, highlighting variances to plan and benchmarking results against selected peer institutions.
- Champions operational optimization by identifying opportunities to improve workflows through technology enablement and automation initiatives where measurable value can be achieved.
- Performs advanced financial analytics and scenario modeling across key areas such as branch contribution, loan and deposit portfolio dynamics, and individual product profitability.
- Oversees the framework for estimating credit losses, including ACL and CECL methodologies, incorporating economic forecasting and risk trend analysis to assess potential credit exposure.
- Manages and strengthens the Banks corporate credit card program, ensuring appropriate oversight, policy compliance, and vendor relationship management.
- Maintains governance over accounting and finance policies, ensuring documentation, updates, and implementation align with regulatory expectations and institutional standards.
- Supervises the accounts payable function to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and internal control integrity.
Qualifications:
Chief Financial Officer (Bank/Financial Services only)
What we are looking for
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting required; professional credentials such as CPA and/or an MBA strongly valued.
- A minimum of ten years in senior financial leadership within a banking organization or independent mortgage banking platform. Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and mortgage banking operations is advantageous.
- Track record of consistent performance and advancement in executive-level leadership roles with meaningful scope and accountability.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret competitive and economic dynamics and translate those insights into sound, revenue-generating strategic initiatives.
- Deep working knowledge of banking laws, regulatory frameworks, and operational infrastructure, with a history of aligning compliance discipline with efficient execution.
- Experience advising boards and ownership groups on governance-related matters, including clear and effective communication of complex financial topics.
- Brings a builders mentality combining initiative, business acumen, and disciplined leadership to drive organizational results.
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
This is not a Remote/Work From Home opportunity.
Chief Financial Officer (Bank/Financial Services only)
Opportunity Description
The Chief Financial Officer serves as the senior executive accountable for the Banks overall financial stewardship. This role drives forward-looking strategies designed to enhance durable earnings performance and long-term shareholder value.
Leading the Accounting and Finance teams, the CFO ensures the integrity, precision, and timeliness of financial reporting, equipping leadership and the Board with the insight necessary to make informed, data-driven decisions across the organization.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 140000
Salary Max : $ 225000
Currency Type : USD