Chief Financial Analyst

We are changing FINANCE to finance CHANGE!

Climate First Bank is a Florida Benefit Corporation, state chartered, FDIC insured commercial bank. With now three physical branches in St Petersburg, Winter Park and Mount Dora and one digital branch, we are offering a full suite of banking products including personal and business banking and loan products (solar, residential, commercial, SBA and more). We are passionate about the environment, social issues and overall leaving our communities and the world better than we found it.

We want YOU to help us on this mission and are looking for exceptionally hard-working, passionate and bright new team members.

We are a team of growth focused, goal-oriented and competitive individuals. We collectively work hard to achieve our mission and growth-related milestones and continue to set and exceed new goals almost daily. We love what we do, and we love working with people who are just as excited about our objectives as we are!

Come join our team as a Chief Financial Analyst to support our finance department. As the Chief Financial Analyst you will be responsible for the overall administration of budgeting/forecasting, Asset Liability Management (ALM) modeling and assumptions, ALM Economic Value and NII forecast, cash flow and liquidity management, and investing recommendations for the Bank. Also responsible for assisting in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Join us in this exciting start-up experience and take your career to a level unattainable in a traditional bank environment. Candidates must live in Florida. Please send a resume to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage ALM and capital stress testing modeling initiatives including interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and balance sheet optimization.
• Direct and organize participation in preparation of the annual operating budget. Maintain budget information in accounting system. Review budget variances and reports results to management.
• Review and analyze "what if" scenarios for strategic planning. Prepare various analytical cost analyses and projections.
• Review cash management position to ensure adequate liquidity in an effort to optimize cash.
• Prioritize the accuracy and integrity of data incorporated into ALM and capital stress testing activities to support a comprehensive internal control environment.
• Oversee regular updates to model assumptions including loan prepayment speeds, deposit decay, and betas.
• Manage and evaluate modeling balance sheet, net interest income (NII), economic value (NEV), and forecast simulations across multiple scenarios.
• Present trends, opportunities, and issues to committees and senior management, making recommendations for action as appropriate.
• Review and assist in the development of finance policies and procedures, recommending changes to improve efficiency or strengthen controls.
• Assist CFO in potential growth opportunities.

Specific Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of the financial services sector.
• BA/BS in Accounting; CPA credentials are required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Strong time management skills preferred.
• 5 years progressively responsible experience in accounting or financial analysis, preferably with a financial institution.
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated interest in contributing to and working by Climate First Bank's Core Values.
• Possess the initiative to obtain education related to Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability practices.

Physical Demands:

• Sustained standing and sitting;
• Frequent use of PC, including typing or sustained attention to monitor;
• Occasional lifting of basic office files or equipment up to 20 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Climate First Bank we truly believe that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our success. Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

E-Verify Statement:

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