Job ID: MM600814811
Location: Lincoln, NE
Category: Executive & Management
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 10/23/2025
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | $250K+ Base + Bonus + Long term incentives | Onsite – Lincoln, NE | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive base salary of $250,000–$300,000 plus discretionary bonus and deferred compensation
- Lead. Transform. Grow – champion operational efficiency and forward-looking financial insights
- Best in class technology; long term vision and investments
- Location: Lincoln, Nebraska (relocation available); on-site with the Executive, and Finance & Accounting Teams
- Direct hire opportunity with significant influence on strategic growth and M&A activities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Work for a growing, family-owned organization with a strong culture built upon nine pillars of the Code of Excellence, transparency and results
Job Description
This role is a pivotal member of the Executive Committee, responsible for leading the financial strategy, performance, and governance of a $1– $2B financial institution with ambitious growth goals. The CFO will play a key role in mergers and acquisitions, treasury management, derivatives and hedging, mortgage operations, and regulatory compliance. The position is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a results-driven leader who can guide teams, optimize financial systems, and provide forward-looking insights to drive sustainable growth.
This role is a pivotal member of the Executive Committee, responsible for leading the financial strategy, performance, and governance of a $1– $2B financial institution with ambitious growth goals. The CFO will play a key role in mergers and acquisitions, treasury management, derivatives and hedging, mortgage operations, and regulatory compliance. The position is both strategic and hands-on, requiring a results-driven leader who can guide teams, optimize financial systems, and provide forward-looking insights to drive sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the enterprise
- Lead ALM, ALCO, Audit Committee, 401K Committee, and function as Secretary of the Board of Directors
- Manage derivatives, hedging, and interest rate risk strategies
- Direct M&A activities, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration
- Partner with mortgage division on $4B+ loan portfolio and correspondent mortgage activities across 15 states
- Implement and optimize core banking and treasury management systems
- Ensure compliance with FDIC, state, and federal regulatory requirements
Qualifications and Requirements
- CPA designation and prior CFO experience in a financial institution strongly preferred
- 10 years of experience; proven track record in M&A, strategic planning, and financial leadership
- Expertise in derivatives, hedging, treasury and banking operations
- Ability to manage both strategic vision and day-to-day operations
- Exceptional leadership skills and ability to influence at the executive level
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonus
- Long-term deferred compensation
- Executive PTO and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities in a high-performance culture
Your New Organization
This is a long-established, family-owned financial institution headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, with 250 employees and a reputation for excellence in mortgage banking, correspondent lending, and innovative treasury management solutions. With an ambitious strategic growth plan, significant technology investments, and a commitment to transparency, the organization offers stability, career development, and a collaborative, values-driven culture.
This is a long-established, family-owned financial institution headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, with 250 employees and a reputation for excellence in mortgage banking, correspondent lending, and innovative treasury management solutions. With an ambitious strategic growth plan, significant technology investments, and a commitment to transparency, the organization offers stability, career development, and a collaborative, values-driven culture.
Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $250,000–$300,000, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
