Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Location: Terre Haute, IN (On-Site at the Home Office)

Status: Full-Time, Salary Exempt Officer

Why Join First Financial Bank?

First Financial Bank is a publicly traded financial institution with a long-standing history of strength, stability, and disciplined growth. Based at our Home Office in Terre Haute, Indiana, the Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the President & CEO and serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, shaping the Bank’s financial strategy and long-term enterprise direction.

This role extends well beyond financial oversight — it is enterprise stewardship. The CFO guides balance sheet strategy, capital allocation, liquidity management, rate positioning, acquisition evaluation, and shareholder communication, ensuring disciplined governance while supporting responsible growth and sustained market credibility.

Lead enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis, including the annual budget, rolling forecasts, multi-year financial plans, and performance management; drive profitability analytics by line of business, product, and segment, and maintain strong expense discipline.

Own the ongoing capital planning cadence, including a multi-year capital plan, stress testing integration, capital actions framework (e.g., dividends and repurchases, as applicable), and contingency of capital/liquidity actions.

To support a seamless leadership transition, the incoming CFO will partner closely with the Bank’s long-standing incumbent CFO during a structured, multi-month onboarding and knowledge-transfer period. This collaborative transition reinforces FFB’s commitment to soundness, continuity, and long-term shareholder value.

For a seasoned financial executive who understands public markets, institutional trust, and sustainable expansion, this is an opportunity to influence the trajectory of a growing, community-focused bank with a strong foundation and forward-looking vision.

What You’ll Do

• Shape Financial Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive financial roadmap aligned with long-term growth objectives and shareholder expectations.
• Advise the CEO & Board: Serve as a key advisor on financial risk, including capital, liquidity, interest rate risk (IRR), and balance sheet strategy, partnering with the CRO and other leaders to support enterprise risk governance.
• Lead Capital & Liquidity Management: Oversee asset-liability management, liquidity planning, funding strategy, and capital adequacy frameworks.
• Guide Rate Strategy: Direct deposit and loan pricing strategy in partnership with ALCO to optimize net interest margin and cost of funds.
• Ensure Financial Integrity: Oversee preparation, certification, and accuracy of SEC filings, GAAP reporting, SOX compliance, and regulatory submissions.
• Provide executive oversight of controllership: Including accounting policy, close and reporting governance, management reporting, tax strategy and compliance, and financial governance of the allowance/credit loss process in partnership with Credit/Risk.
• Ensure accuracy: Timeliness, and governance of regulatory finance reporting, including bank regulatory reporting (e.g., Call Report) and holding company reporting, and overseeing related controls and reconciliation processes.
• Strengthen Balance Sheet Governance: Monitor capital ratios, stress testing outcomes, investment portfolio strategy, and funding composition to ensure resilience.

• Drive M&A Strategy: Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, due diligence, and capital impact assessment for acquisition opportunities.
• Oversee Investor Relations: Serve as the Bank’s financial representative to institutional investors, analysts, regulators, and rating agencies.
• Champion Governance & Controls: Maintain strong internal control frameworks, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance across all financial functions.
• Develop Financial Leadership: Lead and mentor high-performing Finance and Treasury teams while fostering disciplined accountability and succession planning.
• Represent the Bank: Serve as the Bank’s financial lead during regulatory examinations, investor engagements, and Board-level discussions.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA, CFA, or equivalent credentials are strongly preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience within banking or financial services.
• Experience within a publicly traded institution, including SEC reporting and institutional investor engagement, is strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in bank accounting, regulatory reporting, capital markets, balance sheet management, and ALM practices.
• Proven experience leading financial analysis and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong knowledge of liquidity management, interest rate risk, stress testing, and capital planning frameworks.
• Executive presence and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Boards, regulators, investors, and executive peers.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing finance and treasury teams.
• Demonstrated integrity, disciplined judgment, and macro-level financial perspective.
• Commitment to reside in, or relocate to, Terre Haute, Indiana to support executive leadership and Board-level responsibilities.
• Ability occasionally to work at various locations within driving distance.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of an eight (8) hour workday.
• Ability to review information and details at close range (within a few feet).

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Financial Perks:401(k) match, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and banking benefits.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including 11 Federal Reserve bank holidays.
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition assistance and professional development programs.
• A Supportive Culture: Integrity, collaboration, innovation, and respect are at the heart of what we do.

Who We Are

First Financial Bank is a dynamic financial institution with over $6  billion in assets and a proud history dating back to 1834. With more than 75 banking centers across five states, we are committed to empowering our clients, fostering personal growth, and building community.

Joining First Financial Bank means becoming part of a legacy where your work directly contributes to the stability and growth of the communities we serve. Here, you are more than an employee; you are an essential member of a team dedicated to living out the values of "One First" every day. Be part of a bank that values your contributions and invests in your future!

Ready to Join Us?

Apply now and take the next step in your banking career! We review all applications and will respond promptly.

First Financial Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.