Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Location: Terre Haute, IN (On-Site at the Home Office) Status: Full-Time, Salary Exempt Officer: Why Join First Financial Bank?

First Financial Bank is a publicly traded financial institution with a long-standing history of strength, stability, and disciplined growth. Based at our Home Office in Terre Haute, Indiana, the Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the President & CEO and serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping the Bank's financial strategy and long-term enterprise direction.

This role extends well beyond financial oversight - it is enterprise stewardship. The CFO guides balance sheet strategy, capital allocation, liquidity management, rate positioning, acquisition evaluation, and shareholder communication, ensuring disciplined governance while supporting responsible growth and sustained market credibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis, including the annual budget, rolling forecasts, multi-year financial plans, and performance management
• Drive profitability analytics by line of business, product, and segment, and maintain strong expense discipline
• Own the ongoing capital planning cadence, including a multi-year capital plan, stress testing integration, capital actions framework (e.g., dividends and repurchases, as applicable), and contingency of capital/liquidity actions
• Support a seamless leadership transition by partnering closely with the Bank's long-standing incumbent CFO during a structured, multi-month onboarding and knowledge-transfer period

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Financial Perks: 401(k) match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and banking benefits
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including 11 Federal Reserve bank holidays
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition assistance and professional development programs
• A Supportive Culture: Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and respect are at the heart of what we do

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent credentials are strongly preferred
• 10-15 years of progressive financial leadership experience within banking or financial services
• Experience within a publicly traded institution, including SEC reporting and institutional investor engagement, is strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in bank accounting, regulatory reporting, capital markets, balance sheet management, and ALM practices
• Proven experience leading financial analysis and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions
• Strong knowledge of liquidity management, interest rate risk, stress testing, and capital planning frameworks
• Executive presence and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Boards, regulators, investors, and executive peers
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing finance and treasury teams
• Demonstrated integrity, disciplined judgment, and macro-level financial perspective
• Commitment to reside in, or relocate to, Terre Haute, Indiana to support executive leadership and Board-level responsibilities
• Ability occasionally to work at various locations within driving distance
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of an eight (8) hour workday
• Ability to review information and details at close range (within a few feet)

About First Financial Bank:

First Financial Bank is a dynamic financial institution with over $6 billion in assets and a proud history dating back to 1834. With more than 75 banking centers across five states, we are committed to empowering our clients, fostering personal growth, and building community. Joining First Financial Bank means becoming part of a legacy where your work directly contributes to the stability and growth of the communities we serve.