Lewis | James Professional
Chief Financial Officer (Knoxville, TN)
Lewis | James Professional, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Chief Financial Officer
Overview Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors on financial and business planning.
Develop and execute financial strategies that support the Bank’s long-term goals.
Participate in strategic decisions regarding mergers, acquisitions, and capital initiatives.
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and management reports.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, banking regulations, and all applicable federal/state laws.
Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, and examiners (FDIC, OCC/FRB, etc.).
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Analyze variances and trends to identify business risks and opportunities.
Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
Treasury & ALCO Oversight
Lead the Bank’s Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) and manage interest rate risk, liquidity, and investment portfolios.
Optimize balance sheet structure to support growth and profitability.
Oversee capital planning, liquidity management, and funds transfer pricing.
Regulatory & Risk Compliance
Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings (Call Reports, FR Y-9, etc.).
Monitor and manage regulatory capital requirements, CECL, and stress testing.
Partner with internal audit and compliance functions to ensure sound risk governance.
Operational Leadership
Lead finance, accounting, and treasury departments, fostering a high-performance culture.
Enhance financial systems, controls, and processes to support scalable growth.
Manage relationships with vendors and financial technology partners.
Board & Investor Relations
Prepare and present financial updates to the Board of Directors and various Board committees (Audit, Risk, Finance).
Serve as a primary liaison with shareholders and investors if the bank is publicly traded or privately held with external stakeholders.
Ability to effectively communicate with outside auditors and examiners.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic vision and ability to lead through change.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Transparent, ethical, and accountable leadership.
Effective team builder and cross-functional collaborator.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Minimum 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience in banking or financial services.
Strong knowledge of bank operations, regulatory environment, and capital markets.
Experience in a similarly sized or larger financial institution ($1B+ preferred).
Demonstrated experience with ALM, CECL, and regulatory reporting.
Proven strategic thinking, financial acumen, and executive communication skills.
For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_4265. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_4265. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
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Overview Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors on financial and business planning.
Develop and execute financial strategies that support the Bank’s long-term goals.
Participate in strategic decisions regarding mergers, acquisitions, and capital initiatives.
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements and management reports.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, banking regulations, and all applicable federal/state laws.
Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, and examiners (FDIC, OCC/FRB, etc.).
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
Analyze variances and trends to identify business risks and opportunities.
Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
Treasury & ALCO Oversight
Lead the Bank’s Asset Liability Committee (ALCO) and manage interest rate risk, liquidity, and investment portfolios.
Optimize balance sheet structure to support growth and profitability.
Oversee capital planning, liquidity management, and funds transfer pricing.
Regulatory & Risk Compliance
Ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings (Call Reports, FR Y-9, etc.).
Monitor and manage regulatory capital requirements, CECL, and stress testing.
Partner with internal audit and compliance functions to ensure sound risk governance.
Operational Leadership
Lead finance, accounting, and treasury departments, fostering a high-performance culture.
Enhance financial systems, controls, and processes to support scalable growth.
Manage relationships with vendors and financial technology partners.
Board & Investor Relations
Prepare and present financial updates to the Board of Directors and various Board committees (Audit, Risk, Finance).
Serve as a primary liaison with shareholders and investors if the bank is publicly traded or privately held with external stakeholders.
Ability to effectively communicate with outside auditors and examiners.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic vision and ability to lead through change.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
Transparent, ethical, and accountable leadership.
Effective team builder and cross-functional collaborator.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Minimum 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience in banking or financial services.
Strong knowledge of bank operations, regulatory environment, and capital markets.
Experience in a similarly sized or larger financial institution ($1B+ preferred).
Demonstrated experience with ALM, CECL, and regulatory reporting.
Proven strategic thinking, financial acumen, and executive communication skills.
For immediate consideration, please click “Apply” and use Job Code BHJOB11837_4265. You may also send a copy of your resume to: resumes@lewisjamesprofessional.com and enter only the following job code in the subject line: BHJOB11837_4265. Lewis James Professional is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
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