Who We Are

Southern Bancorp is more than a bank. As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a special certification designated by the U.S. Department of Treasury for institutions that serve predominantly underserved communities, Southern Bancorp combines traditional banking and lending services with financial development tools and public policy advocacy to help families and communities grow stronger. Inspired by the principle that building net worth drives economic opportunity, our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone in the communities we serve, with a focus on low-wealth and un(der)banked populations, as well as an emphasis on Black and Brown individuals.

Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the senior executive responsible for the long-term financial health of the Southern Bancorp entities including Southern Bancorp (SBI), the Bank (SBB), and Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP). As a strategic advisor to the CEO, the CFO plays a critical role in the overall success of the Southern entities. The CFO is a collaborative partner with other key executives, responsible for providing financial analysis, regulatory expectations, business acumen, and judgment to discussions. The CFO balances the unique culture and priorities of Southern as a privately held, mission focused CDFI composed of three entities with the needs of the members of management, investors, Board of Directors, and the communities that the organization serves.

Responsibilities

Define and communicate the finance function’s strategy, goals, operating principles and value to the organization
Responsible for the financial processes, procedures and systems in accordance with regulatory requirements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and good business practices
Establish strategies to ensure key financial targets are met or exceeded
Assess and identify financial risks and recommend mitigating actions and communication shared with Executive Leadership Team (ELT), regulatory parties and external auditors
Lead with a mission focused mindset that considers the overall goals for the organization in the communities it serves as top priority
Collaborate on funding and grant related activities; act as the primary point of contact for financial due diligence with investors; negotiate dividend and grant terms, covenants, and other terms related to receipt of grants and other investments or funding agreements
In collaboration with ELT, facilitate the annual business planning process to ensure financial considerations are aligned with business decisions and overall capital plan
Participate in all merger and acquisition activities, including deal development, negotiation, pricing and due diligence
Lead accounting and financial review of all capital fundraising activities, initiatives and processes involving SBB and SBI
Lead asset liability management team and manage overall funding and liquidity strategies and positions
Manage Southern’s various investment securities portfolios
Oversee financial planning and forecasting process, resulting in annual budget
Define, set and monitor levels of accountability and expectations in meeting budgets
Build and maintain relationships with key executives and board of directors to drive alignment on strategic priorities and ensure teams work cross-functionally to deliver results and ensure excellent
Responsible for preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, bank regulatory and other governmental agency reports
Direct the preparation of and interpret financial reports to management, shareholders, Board and government authorities
Lead and direct the proper preparation of and filing of all corporate tax returns
Ensure the organization's core values are modeled & driven across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or finance with 10-15 years of progressive responsibility and leadership roles in finance. Must have extensive banking experience, with executive experience at a $5+ billion financial institution preferred. CPA required and Master’s degree preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively at a technical level with regulators, investors, tax authorities, and external auditors and communicate relevant and important financial information to ELT partners, the Boards of Directors, and staff at a level that can be understood by his/her audience
Ability to help develop and drive a shared understanding of a long-term financial and strategic vision for organizational success
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead effectively through change and hire and develop talented people who can optimize organizational performance
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, excellent organizational skills and ability to delegate appropriately across teams
Experience with capital markets, specifically with issuance of debt and equity securities
Considerable experience with and knowledge of key state and federal financial services regulations
Significant experience in or knowledge of nonprofit accounting, including fund and grant accounting, compliance and reporting
History of managing growth objectives and aligning operations to support strategic business priorities
Effective planning, coordination, and deadline orientation to support business management and operations

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer Our Employees

A positive impact on Your Future:

401(k)/Roth plan with immediate eligibility and employer match up to 6%
Employee stock ownership plan
Discounted rate on primary home mortgage
Credit and housing counseling as well as free financial education tools available to customers and employees

Benefits To Improve Your Health

No deductible medical insurance plan
Dental and vision insurance
Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts

The Opportunity To Nurture Your Well-being

Paid holidays and paid time off
Bonus plan
Opportunity for merit raises
Employee reward and recognition programs
Community service opportunities

Southern Bancorp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As a Community Development Financial Institution, Southern Bancorp desires its workforce to reflect the diversity of the customers and communities that we serve. Racial and ethnic minorities, people from working class backgrounds, women and LGBTQ people are often underrepresented in many financial service industry professions. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

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