Chief Financial Officer

Description

Position Summary 

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for coordinating, administering and controlling financial operations. Provides tax, insurance and other reports required by governmental regulations. Reviews, analyzes and interprets financial and budgetary reports. Directs all aspects of accounting operations and the preparation of annual financial forecasts. Oversees the development of financial accounting systems required to maintain reporting requirements. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Establishing and maintaining the Bank’s financial policies and procedures by providing operational administrative direction to the accounting, budgeting, tax and insurance functions
• Maintaining the company’s financial structure and coordinating the Company’s relationships and covenants with financial institutions, suppliers, and government agencies
• Managing all accounting functions including, but not limited to: General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Liquidity Planning and Billing
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analyze the financial results.
• Reviewing working capital on a regular basis and monitoring the company’s cash flow
• Oversees and coordinating the financial planning, forecasting and budgeting process
• Directing and coordinating the Company’s annual year-end audit with the independent auditors
• Managing the Bank’s business insurance policies
• Works with the CEO and Board of Directors to coordinate and establish priorities for the planning process.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Minimum of 10 years accounting experience with at least three years in a managerial role; public accounting and small business experience preferred
• BA/BS in accounting and CPA is required and an MBA is a plus
• Strong knowledge in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll Processes, etc.
• Technical and comprehensive knowledge of all finance, financial planning, accounting and tax areas of a business including an excellent understanding of GAAP
• Experience with selecting and implementing account systems
• Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications. (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be efficient with strong attention to detail
• Must have strong customer support orientation (for internal/external customers), demonstrated professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidential information
• Must have strong skills in organization and planning, demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment and problem solving

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.