Chief Financial Officer

First Financial Bank NA•Terre Haute, IN

4h•Onsite

About The Position

First Financial Bank is a publicly traded financial institution with a long-standing history of strength, stability, and disciplined growth. Based at our Home Office in Terre Haute, Indiana, the Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the President & CEO and serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping the Bank’s financial strategy and long-term enterprise direction. This role extends well beyond financial oversight — it is enterprise stewardship. The CFO guides balance sheet strategy, capital allocation, liquidity management, rate positioning, acquisition evaluation, and shareholder communication, ensuring disciplined governance while supporting responsible growth and sustained market credibility. Lead enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis, including the annual budget, rolling forecasts, multi-year financial plans, and performance management; drive profitability analytics by line of business, product, and segment, and maintain strong expense discipline. Own the ongoing capital planning cadence, including a multi-year capital plan, stress testing integration, capital actions framework (e.g., dividends and repurchases, as applicable), and contingency of capital/liquidity actions. To support a seamless leadership transition, the incoming CFO will partner closely with the Bank’s long-standing incumbent CFO during a structured, multi-month onboarding and knowledge-transfer period. This collaborative transition reinforces FFB’s commitment to soundness, continuity, and long-term shareholder value. For a seasoned financial executive who understands public markets, institutional trust, and sustainable expansion, this is an opportunity to influence the trajectory of a growing, community-focused bank with a strong foundation and forward-looking vision.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA, CFA, or equivalent credentials are strongly preferred.
10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience within banking or financial services.
Experience within a publicly traded institution, including SEC reporting and institutional investor engagement, is strongly preferred.
Deep expertise in bank accounting, regulatory reporting, capital markets, balance sheet management, and ALM practices.
Proven experience leading financial analysis and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
Strong knowledge of liquidity management, interest rate risk, stress testing, and capital planning frameworks.
Executive presence and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Boards, regulators, investors, and executive peers.
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing finance and treasury teams.
Demonstrated integrity, disciplined judgment, and macro-level financial perspective.
Commitment to reside in, or relocate to, Terre Haute, Indiana to support executive leadership and Board-level responsibilities.
Ability occasionally to work at various locations within driving distance.
Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of an eight (8) hour workday.
Ability to review information and details at close range (within a few feet).

Responsibilities

Shape Financial Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive financial roadmap aligned with long-term growth objectives and shareholder expectations.
Advise the CEO & Board: Serve as a key advisor on financial risk, including capital, liquidity, interest rate risk (IRR), and balance sheet strategy, partnering with the CRO and other leaders to support enterprise risk governance.
Lead Capital & Liquidity Management: Oversee asset-liability management, liquidity planning, funding strategy, and capital adequacy frameworks.
Guide Rate Strategy: Direct deposit and loan pricing strategy in partnership with ALCO to optimize net interest margin and cost of funds.
Ensure Financial Integrity: Oversee preparation, certification, and accuracy of SEC filings, GAAP reporting, SOX compliance, and regulatory submissions.
Provide executive oversight of controllership: Including accounting policy, close and reporting governance, management reporting, tax strategy and compliance, and financial governance of the allowance/credit loss process in partnership with Credit/Risk.
Ensure accuracy: Timeliness, and governance of regulatory finance reporting, including bank regulatory reporting (e.g., Call Report) and holding company reporting, and overseeing related controls and reconciliation processes.
Strengthen Balance Sheet Governance: Monitor capital ratios, stress testing outcomes, investment portfolio strategy, and funding composition to ensure resilience.
Drive M&A Strategy: Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, due diligence, and capital impact assessment for acquisition opportunities.
Oversee Investor Relations: Serve as the Bank’s financial representative to institutional investors, analysts, regulators, and rating agencies.
Champion Governance & Controls: Maintain strong internal control frameworks, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across all financial functions.
Develop Financial Leadership: Lead and mentor high-performing Finance and Treasury teams while fostering disciplined accountability and succession planning.
Represent the Bank: Serve as the Bank’s financial lead during regulatory examinations, investor engagements, and Board-level discussions.