Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Financial Officer

Countybank

Location: Upstate (Greenwood, Anderson, or Greenville), South Carolina | Reports On-site to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Step into a leadership position to shape the future of a growing community bank offering a full suite of financial services.

Countybank is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Senior Financial Officer (SFO) to partner closely with the Chief Financial Officer and senior leadership team in guiding the financial direction of one of South Carolina's most diversified financial services organizations. This role offers a unique opportunity that is beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and focuses on strategic planning, profitability improvements, capital and liquidity management, forecasting and scenario modeling, and performance analytics that support data-driven decision making. As Countybank continues to grow, the successful candidate will play an increasingly influential role in helping shape the organization's financial strategy and long-term success.

This position is intentionally designed to provide broad exposure to executive financial leadership and offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, expanded responsibility, and potential advancement into a Chief Financial Officer role over time.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who combines strong financial expertise with business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

• Help shape the financial future of a growing, diversified financial services organization.
• Benefit from a role intentionally designed to provide broad exposure to executive financial leadership and support long-term career growth, expanded responsibility, and potential advancement into a Chief Financial Officer role over time.
• Work directly with an experienced CFO and senior leadership team on strategic business decisions.
• Gain exposure to all aspects of financial leadership, including planning, forecasting, treasury, capital management, profitability analysis, investments, and regulatory oversight.
• Develop expertise across a diversified financial services organization that includes commercial and retail banking, SBA lending, mortgage services, insurance, trust, wealth management, and investment services.
• Influence key initiatives that support growth, profitability, and long-term shareholder value.
• Build meaningful relationships throughout the organization, within the community, and across the banking industry.
• Grow your responsibilities and impact as both you and the organization continue to evolve.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership team to support organizational strategy, financial performance, and long-term growth objectives and lead and equip employees and teams to success.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead forecasting, financial modeling, budgeting support, profitability analysis, and scenario planning to guide business decisions.

Performance Improvement

• Analyze financial performance across business lines, markets, and customer segments, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency. Use data-driven insights to recommend and implement solutions that drive stronger financial and operational performance.

Capital and Balance Sheet Management

• Support capital planning, liquidity management, interest rate risk oversight, and balance sheet strategy to ensure long-term financial strength.

Executive and Board Reporting

• Prepare and communicate financial insights, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

Strategic Initiatives

• Provide financial leadership and analytical support for growth initiatives, new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and organizational improvement efforts.

Financial Innovation

• Leverage technology, data analytics, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve decision making and organizational effectiveness.

Community and Industry Engagement

• Serve as a visible representative of Countybank through community involvement and professional engagement within the banking industry.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required
• Master's degree preferred
• CPA preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, banking, financial analysis, treasury, audit, regulatory oversight, or related disciplines
• Experience within a financial institution, regulatory agency, or public accounting firm serving financial institutions strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information and support strategic decision making
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, treasury management, regulatory reporting, audit, capital planning, or related financial functions

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting expertise
• Understanding of banking financial statements and performance drivers
• Knowledge of asset/liability management, capital management, and interest rate risk concepts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights
• Strong relationship-building and leadership capabilities

This is a full-time position in a smoke and drug-free workplace with strong corporate values that foster associate growth and satisfaction. Compensation commensurate with experience, education, and level of expertise.

Countybank combines the stability of a well-established financial institution with the entrepreneurial spirit of a growing organization. Since 1933, we have built our reputation on trusted relationships, sound financial stewardship, and a commitment to serving our customers, associates, shareholders, and communities.

With approximately $740 million in assets and a diversified financial services model that extends beyond traditional banking, Countybank offers a unique opportunity for finance professionals seeking broad exposure, meaningful influence, and long-term professional growth.

If you're looking for an opportunity to broaden your financial leadership experience, influence strategy, and help shape the future of a growing financial services organization, we would welcome the opportunity to learn more about you.

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