Corporate Chief Financial Officer, CFO (Kalispell)

About The Role

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity with one of the top-performing regional multi-bank holding companies in the United States. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, Randy Chesler, the Chief Financial Officer of Glacier Bancorp will work as a true business partner to the CEO, the Board of Directors, and a highly collaborative senior management team.

The Chief Financial Officer will be a highly visible and strategic leader within Glacier Bancorp and will drive the company’s financial success. Acquisitions and integrations will be core to the CFO’s responsibilities; therefore, it will be vital for the Chief Financial Officer to have an understanding of the division’s businesses and the overall balance sheet of the firm.

This is a Corporate position that is located in Kalispell, MT. Click here to learn more about our bank divisions. All compensation offers are analyzed individually and take into consideration multiple factors including but not limited to geographic location, years of experience, and educational background.

Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop, agree, implement, and communicate a finance strategy to drive the delivery of the company’s business strategy and performance targets.
• Play a leadership role in any actual or proposed M&A activity.
• Serve as a focal point for Glacier Bancorp’s initiatives for performance improvement, driving the delivery and optimization of the organization’s financial performance targets, through the operation of rigorous controls, remedial actions and the provision of advice and guidance.
• Direct the management of Glacier Bancorp’s capital structure to ensure the continued availability of capital to meet business priorities and requirements and satisfy all relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage the company’s relationships with analysts, investors, rating agencies, regulators, and financial media to ensure that Glacier Bancorp’s financial messages are clearly communicated and presented in line with the overarching strategy and desired positioning.
• Establish and implement a comprehensive framework of corporate bank holding company financial policies, standards and practices that will ensure an appropriate level of consistent financial control, in line with Board expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Bring forward-looking financial analysis, proactive expense and capital perspectives, and strategic insight.
• Maintain strong relationships with members of the Company's Board of Directors, oversee the content of quarterly Board and Committee packages, and deliver quarterly management presentations to the Board and its committees.

About You

Experience and Professional Qualifications

• Proven experience working within banking institutions, including executive leadership roles over a period of 15-20 years minimum.
• Experience as a finance leader with a strong track record of performance. Public company experience is preferred.
• Well versed in strategic due diligence, M&A, and integration.
• Comprehensive knowledge of banking regulations with experience dealing directly with state or federal regulators.
• Ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounting, FP&A, treasury and tax.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage financial governance, including accounting, controlling, reporting, financial planning, and tax activities. Strong knowledge of financial controls, processes, and systems.
• Experience partnering with an executive team, presenting to the Board of Directors, and engaging direct and indirect reports. Ability to develop strong relationships, effectively influence and drive results.
• Familiarity with public company reporting, quarterly earnings processes, investor relations, and interactions with analysts.
• Ability to interface with external stakeholders including regulators and external auditors.
• Track record of building scalable finance processes, systems, and technology in a growing organization.
• Excellent manager of people, able to strike an appropriate balance between empowerment, delegation and hands‑on involvement, and able to build, direct and coordinate a capable team.
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Relevant advanced degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Team‑oriented leader with low ego and strong collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships at all levels, internally across family of banks and externally (e.g., investors, bank customers).
• Adept at decision‑making under complex situations while exhibiting sound judgement.
• Strong technological acumen, including the ability to leverage resource tools for data analysis and metrics monitoring.
• Excellent organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
• Flexible and able to multi‑task, able to work in an ambiguous, fast‑moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with all levels of management.
• A leader of stature and maturity, with the ability to immediately command the trust of all stakeholders.

What We Offer

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Starting salary is dependent upon relevant experience and may vary based on the geographic location of the position. We offer an extensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Coverage is available to employees and their eligible dependents in accordance with our written plan documents. You may also be eligible for a health savings account option, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a health rewards program, a retirement savings plan, including 401(k) and Profit‑Sharing plans, short and long‑term disability benefits, education and training benefits, and discounts on banking products and services. We also offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan and paid holidays. PTO accruals begin at .0745 per hour worked for our part time employees up to a maximum accrual of 240 hours per year for certain Full‑Time employees. PTO accruals are dependent on position, status (Full time or Part time), and years of experience in accordance with our PTO policy. Most Full‑Time employees are also offered 6 paid holidays and Part Time employees are offered pro‑rated paid holidays. In addition, employees in Utah and Nevada may be eligible for pay for certain state recognized holidays. Visit our website for more details. Check it out!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants, or employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

No Recruiters or unsolicited agency referrals please.