Chief Financial Officer – Banking / Financial Services

NorthPoint Search Group • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CFO will serve as a key executive responsible for financial stewardship, balance sheet strategy, and enterprise performance. This role partners with the CEO, Board, and executive leadership to provide actionable financial insights, ensure compliance, and guide strategic decision-making. The position also focuses on operational efficiency, risk oversight, and the continuous improvement of financial processes across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced credential strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience within banking, financial institutions, or mortgage banking.
• Executive-level experience with accountability for enterprise financial outcomes.
• Knowledge of banking regulations, financial reporting standards, and supervisory expectations.
• Proven ability to balance growth, profitability, operational discipline, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong strategic, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Boards of Directors on governance, capital, and strategic matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Board on capital planning, dividends, governance, and enterprise initiatives.
• Partner with the CEO on balance sheet optimization and investment strategy.
• Prepare and present financial materials for Board and committee meetings.
• Chair or facilitate ALCO and support Board-level finance committees.
• Monitor interest rate exposure, liquidity, funding mix, and key financial ratios.
• Identify emerging financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Report financial results against plan and peer institutions.
• Develop advanced financial models for branch, product, and portfolio performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across all entities.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee AP operations and domestic/international wire activity.
• Own allowance frameworks including CECL methodology and assumptions.
• Ensure processes and models meet regulatory expectations.
• Lead automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate technology investments for cost-benefit and risk mitigation.
• Manage BOLI portfolio and other treasury programs.
• Oversee corporate credit card program for employees and institution.
• Maintain relationships with auditors, regulators, consultants, and financial service providers.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with laws and banking regulations, including BSA and OFAC.
• Pursue continuing education on regulatory and accounting best practices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional growth and executive development opportunities
• CFO role in banking overseeing finance, accounting, ALM, risk, compliance, and strategic planning to drive enterprise profitability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive