Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Overview

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for supporting the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) in his or her development of strategic financial goals of Renasant Corporation and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, “the company”), the management and oversight of the financial reporting (public company and regulatory), accounting and tax functions of the company, and capital and liquidity planning.  The Deputy Chief Financial Officer shall assist the CFO in strategic planning, annual budgeting, investor relations and merger and acquisition matters.

 

RENASANT BANK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Responsibilities

• Manage the Company’s Control (Accounting) Department, including:
  • Staffing matters (hiring, compensation, supervision, development and related matters)
  • Development and implementation of policies, procedures and infrastructure to ensure the company maintains an internal financial reporting system in compliance with GAAP and that otherwise satisfies the internal and external financial reporting needs of the company
  • Administration of accounts payable department
• Prepare the annual budget and strategic plan, including the development of systems to analyze factors impacting the company’s performance against budget and to report company performance to business units
• Oversight of the company’s tax planning and compliance function, including the development of policies, processes and procedures to ensure timely tax payment and return filing as well as strategies to minimize the federal and state tax burden
• Prepare and timely filing of reports and filings of the company (including its directors and executive officers) required pursuant to federal and state banking laws and regulations as well as under federal securities laws, including assistance in the development of the non-financial portions of such reports.  Coordination with internal and external auditors in connection with such reports.
• Manage the capital and liquidity planning process to ensure the company satisfies regulatory requirements and internal benchmarks, including loan and deposit pricing, development of sources of capital and strategies for return of capital to shareholders
• Assist in matters related to incentive plan, deferred compensation and other benefit plan reporting matters
• Oversight of the investor relations function, including investor outreach and transfer agent matters
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on new accounting and regulatory rules, providing guidance for implementation, developing procedures for compliance and communicating those to the Bank Controller for implementation
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Accounting, Business, Finance (or similar field) required; Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration or Finance preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of job related experience within the financial services industry with similar asset sizes or other major company or division of a large corporation
• Strong knowledge of partnering with an executive team for strategic planning
• Advanced budget management, cost-benefit analyses, forecasting and revenue management skills
• Good knowledge of both GAAP and regulatory rules and guidelines
• Ability to lead and direct staff in such a manner that motivates and instills respect while driving results
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced reasoning skills with ability to make sound judgments
• Proficient computer skills with efficiencies in Excel, Word, etc.
• Strong business analytics and organizational skills
• Ability to travel for meetings, special events and/or training opportunities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Physical Demands

 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or sit; kneel, stoop, or squat; use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

 

Work Environment

 

The Bank’s professional working environment requires employees to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Employees must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when working closely with internal business partners and external clients. Employees may be exposed to confidential and propriety information within the working environment, therefore, must uphold confidentiality at all times. Due to the possibility of being exposed to high risk situations (i.e. robbery), detailed instructions and procedures are required to be followed at all times to safeguard the Bank’s employees, customers, and assets.

 

 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The principal duties and responsibilities enumerated are all essential job functions except for those that begin with the word “May”.

 

This job description is intended to describe the normal level of work required by the person performing the work. The principle duties outlined are the essential responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned as needs arise.  Job requirements and/or processes may be modified to reasonably accommodate persons with a disability as required by law.

 

This description is not intended as a contract and is subject to change. Any written contractual agreements supersede this job description.