*Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team. This role will be based in Lincoln, NE or Omaha, NE — where our finance team sits—and will oversee all aspects of financial management, regulatory reporting, asset/liability management, and strategic growth initiatives for our $5–6B community bank. The CFO will serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors, lead our Audit Committee, and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, innovation, and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, liquidity management, and asset/liability management. Oversee daily cash position and liquidity, including buying/selling to optimize returns.
- Direct derivative accounting and interest rate hedging strategies
- Oversee preparation and submission of all regulatory reports (Federal Reserve, FDIC, FR-Y reports, Call Reports, Summary of Deposits, etc.), ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Serve as Chair of the Audit Committee and lead quarterly ALCO meetings
- Collaborate closely with the Controller to ensure financial statement accuracy and compliance with GAAP and FDICIA
- Partner with business banking leadership on deal reviews, including CDARS and other cash management products
- Actively participate in strategic initiatives, including M&A opportunities, brokered deposit strategies, and correspondent mortgage operations
- Drive process improvements, technology adoption, and change initiatives across the finance function
- Represent the Bank at conferences and industry events, building strategic relationships
Required Qualifications:
- CPA designation (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years progressive finance/accounting leadership experience, including both public and private backgrounds
- Banking industry experience with institutions between $1B–$10B in assets (ideal range $5–6B)
- Demonstrated expertise in derivative accounting, interest rate hedging, liquidity management, and asset/liability management
- Proven track record with regulatory reporting in the banking sector
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop team members
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with correspondent mortgage operations (servicing large volumes and managing partner relationships)
- Background in M&A within financial services
- Knowledge of brokered deposits and Federal Home Loan Bank relationships
- SOX compliance experience
- Strong technology and system implementation capabilities
Job Number – 3392992LC
