<p>We are looking for an experienced Community Bank Director level or CFO to join our team on a contract basis in Cary, North Carolina. This role is pivotal in guiding a community bank through the Federal Reserve Bank registration process and compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in financial strategy and banking operations, ensuring the organization meets all regulatory and financial requirements.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the bank registration process with the Federal Reserve Bank and other relevant state and federal agencies.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial projections, ensuring alignment with the bank application and registration requirements.</p><p>• Oversee asset and liability management, interest rate risk, and liquidity risk strategies.</p><p>• Manage relationships with third-party banking providers and vendors, ensuring seamless operations.</p><p>• Prepare and update the business plan to reflect accurate revenue, expense management, and cash flow projections.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations.</p><p>• Provide strategic guidance on capital management and cash flow analysis.</p><p>• Monitor financial reporting and ensure adherence to banking compliance standards.</p><p>• Support monthly close processes and ensure accuracy in financial outcomes.</p><p>• Serve as a key advisor in risk management and regulatory strategy.</p>

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in financial leadership roles, preferably within banking.<br>• Proven expertise in federal banking regulations and registration processes.<br>• Strong knowledge of liquidity risk management, interest rate risk, and asset-liability management.<br>• Familiarity with AML/KYC compliance and other banking regulatory standards.<br>• Experience with financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and capital management.<br>• Ability to manage vendor relationships and oversee third-party banking providers.<br>• Excellent strategic planning and problem-solving skills.<br>• Strong communication and leadership abilities to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

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