CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/EVP

Description

Summit State Bank is an award-winning Community Bank whose core values are based on making a positive impact on our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Our employees are important to us; we provide rewarding career paths with competitive pay and excellent benefits. If you want to work for a Community Bank that values you and your contributions, we encourage you to apply.

We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer/EVP to join Summit State Bank team at our main administrative office.


The Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of all financial functions of the Bank. As a publicly traded institution, this role includes primary responsibility for financial reporting, SEC compliance, investor relations, capital markets activities, and shareholder communications. The CFO partners closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to drive financial performance, ensure regulatory and public company compliance, and support the Bank's long-term growth, profitability, and shareholder value.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Significant executive-level financial leadership experience in a publicly traded banking institution or financial services company.


• Deep knowledge of SEC reporting, GAAP, SOX compliance, and public company governance.


• Strong understanding of bank regulatory frameworks, including FDIC, Federal Reserve, and California DFPI requirements.


• Expertise in asset/liability management, capital planning, and financial risk management.


• Proven ability to communicate effectively with the Board of Directors, investors, analysts, and regulators.


• High level of integrity, executive presence, and sound judgment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent; or minimum seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA or CPA preferred. Management accounting and investment training required.


Benefits

Summit State Bank offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, financial well-being, and professional growth. We proudly provide 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees , along with employer contributions toward a portion of dependent coverage premiums.

Our comprehensive benefits also include Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - with employer matching contributions of up to $2,500 annually for Dependent Care FSA accounts - as well as employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Employees receive employer HSA contributions of up to $4,000 annually if enrolled in a HDHP and have access to a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.

We are committed to investing in our employees' success through tuition reimbursement, wellness resources, internal mentorship programs, and paid volunteer time off. In addition, all full-time employees receive a minimum of three weeks of paid vacation annually, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Pay Range: $280,000 - $335,000/annually

All applicants should apply on our website:

Summit State Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.