CFO + Financial Services + Nebraska

Chief Financial Officer + Driving Growth & Strategy in Community Banking + Lincoln 

A well-established, family-owned community bank is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic role at a growing institution with deep roots, strong leadership, and an ambitious vision for expansion. With over $1B in assets and acquisition plans, the organization is positioned for continued growth. The CFO will play a critical role in guiding the bank’s financial strategy, overseeing all financial operations, and serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the board. This role goes far beyond traditional financial oversight. The CFO will help shape long-term strategy, support growth initiatives, and ensure the bank maintains strong financial performance while navigating a complex regulatory environment. 

What You’ll Do 

As CFO, you will oversee the bank’s financial operations while serving as a strategic partner to the executive team. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading all finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-term strategic planning 
• Overseeing the bank’s liquidity management and cash position, including daily settlement processes 
• Directing asset-liability management (ALM) and interest rate risk reporting while leading the bank’s ALCO committee 
• Working with external advisors to implement derivative and hedging strategies 
• Ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of regulatory filings, including Call Reports, FR-Y reports, and other required filings 
• Overseeing the preparation of audited financial statements in accordance with GAAP and FDICIA requirements 
• Coordinating internal and external audits and maintaining strong regulatory relationships 
• Partnering with leaders across lending, compliance, and operations to evaluate strategic opportunities, including M&A and growth initiatives 
• Leading and mentoring the finance team, including the Controller and accounting staff 

What They’re Looking For 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field 
• CPA strongly preferred 
• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting leadership experience, preferably in banking 
• Strong background in asset-liability management, liquidity strategy, and regulatory reporting 
• Deep understanding of bank regulatory frameworks (FDIC, Federal Reserve, FFIEC) 
• Expertise in GAAP, financial planning, and banking operations 
• Proven ability to lead finance teams and influence executive decision-making 
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision and operational execution 

If you’re ready to lead finance for a thriving community bank with big ambitions, we’d love to hear from you. 

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Job Number – 3392992LC