Interim Chief Financial Officer 16798399

<p><b>Interim Chief Financial Officer</b></p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Hybrid 2-3 On-Site in Philadelphia, PA OR Remote; however, candidates must be able to travel for periodic in-person meetings and board presentations.</p> <p>Cherry Bekaert is partnered with a well-capitalized, growth-oriented commercial bank in the <strong>Philadelphia </strong>market to identify an <strong>Interim </strong><b>Chief Financial Officer</b>. This is expected to last <b>approximately 2–3 months</b> while a permanent search is conducted.</p> <p>This organization has experienced growth over the past several years and is positioned for continued expansion. The Interim Chief Financial Officer will step into a stable, well-run finance function and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership during this transition period.</p> <p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Oversee all finance and accounting activities, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit coordination</li> <li>Monitor the organization’s financial health, liquidity, and interest rate risk</li> <li>Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and analysis to executive leadership and the Board</li> <li>Ensure timely and accurate regulatory and financial reporting in compliance with state and federal banking requirements</li> <li>Review financial statements, projections, and budget-to-actual results; provide insights and recommendations as needed</li> <li>Variance analyses, liquidity ratio monitoring, and dashboard reviews</li> <li>Partner with senior leadership on financial planning, cost controls, and strategic initiatives</li> <li>Oversee investment portfolio analysis and reporting</li> <li>Provide leadership and guidance to an established finance and accounting team</li> <li>Ensure strong internal controls, audit readiness, and adherence to regulatory standards</li> </ul> <p><b>Team Structure</b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Direct oversight of two experienced finance and accounting professionals who manage day-to-day accounting and reporting functions</li> <li>Finance operations are well automated, stable, and running smoothly</li> </ul> <p><b>Qualifications</b></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration (MBA preferred)</li> <li>CPA required</li> <li>Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and financial leadership</li> <li>Must have strong knowledge of banking regulations, compliance, and financial reporting requirements</li> <li>Experienced with bank reporting and reviews involving ALCO, FHLB Advances, QCR reporting, CLA audit</li> <li>Proven ability to operate effectively in an executive, hands-on leadership role</li> <li>Excellent communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills</li> </ul> IND4