CFO
Service Specialists recruiting agency is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a growing bank in Hattiesburg. This individual will strategically lead its accounting, finance, and HR initiatives. The Chief Financial Officer will provide effective advice on financial strategies and their implementation, manage the accounting, finance, and HR functions of the bank. The Chief Financial Officer reports to the Bank’s CEO.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Develops and executes strategic initiatives and goals based on the bank’s financial needs by working with the Senior Leadership Team
- Oversees the daily operations of cashflow management, investments, and regulatory reporting for the Accounting department
- Manages the Accounting and Human Resources functions for the Bank
- Develops and maintains internal controls to safeguard the financial assets of the bank by working closely with the Bank’s Compliance and Legal team
- Assesses the Bank’s financial performance and make recommendations to limit risk
- Serves as a key point of contact to regulators, board members, and external auditors
- Develops and maintains strong working relationships with associates, shareholders, and key financial partners
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing accounting and corporate finance functions
- Experience overseeing and supporting HR functions required
- Experience working with regulators and external auditors required
- Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Public Accounting experience preferred