Senior Financial Officer

Countybank•Greenwood, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Countybank is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Senior Financial Officer (SFO) to partner closely with the Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership team in guiding the financial direction of one of South Carolina's most diversified financial services organizations. This role offers a unique opportunity that is beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and focuses on strategic planning, profitability improvements, capital and liquidity management, forecasting and scenario modeling, and performance analytics that support data-driven decision making. As Countybank continues to grow, the successful candidate will play an increasingly influential role in helping shape the organization's financial strategy and long-term success. This position is intentionally designed to provide broad exposure to executive financial leadership and offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, expanded responsibility, and potential advancement into a Chief Financial Officer role over time. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who combines strong financial expertise with business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, banking, financial analysis, treasury, audit, regulatory oversight, or related disciplines
Experience within a financial institution, regulatory agency, or public accounting firm serving financial institutions strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information and support strategic decision making
Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, treasury management, regulatory reporting, audit, capital planning, or related financial functions
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting expertise
Understanding of banking financial statements and performance drivers
Knowledge of asset/liability management, capital management, and interest rate risk concepts
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights
Strong relationship-building and leadership capabilities

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
CPA preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with the CFO and senior leadership team to support organizational strategy, financial performance, and long-term growth objectives and lead and equip employees and teams to success.
Lead forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting support, profitability analysis, and scenario planning to guide business decisions.
Analyze financial performance across business lines, markets, and customer segments, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency. Use data-driven insights to recommend and implement solutions that drive stronger financial and operational performance.
Support capital planning, liquidity management, interest rate risk oversight, and balance sheet strategy to ensure long-term financial strength.
Prepare and communicate financial insights, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Provide financial leadership and analytical support for growth initiatives, new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and organizational improvement efforts.
Leverage technology, data analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve decision making and organizational effectiveness.
Serve as a visible representative of Countybank through community involvement and professional engagement within the banking industry.