CFO, Truist Protection Services; Cyber

Truist Financial
Company:
Truist Financial

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Employment Type:

Full Time
Date Posted: 01/23/2026
Job Categories:
Banking, Computers, Software, Finance/Economics, Financial Services, Information Technology

The Chief Financial Officer partners with the Executive Leadership Team to provide deep financial expertise, strategic partnership, and operational support across cybersecurity, fraud management, and AML technology. This role owns financial planning, forecasting, and performance management, translates strategy into actionable financial plans, and ensures strong financial integrity, cost discipline, and effective controls. The CFO leads reporting and analysis for senior leadership, the Board, Investor Relations, and regulators, supporting a complex, highly regulated portfolio that demands precision, transparency, and high‑impact decision making.

• Deliver financial leadership and operational support for a mid‑size line of business.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and performance management aligned with strategic goals.
• Contribute to reporting and analysis for executive stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and control within a defined scope.
• Collaborate with line leadership to translate strategy into financial outcomes.
• Manage a team, providing coaching, development, and performance oversight.
• Participate in cross‑functional initiatives and process improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent education and related training.
• Twelve years of relevant accounting or finance experience that includes complex financial analysis.
• Incumbent must possess the experience and business vision to provide leadership to support the division manager and Executive leadership.
• Sound and comprehensive understanding of business and organizational strategies and processes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interpret and communicate financial analysis to business partners in a concise and useful manner.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Sound and logical decision‑making abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work well with others in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment.
• Familiarity with GAAP, with specific knowledge of GAAP related to supported LOBs.
• High proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and other basic software products; financial modeling experience.
• Preferred:
  Supervisory experience of multiple teams.
• Preferred:
  Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or Chartered Financial Analyst.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree or MBA.
• Preferred:
  Specific financial services or specialized industry experience.
• Preferred:
  Proficient in Essbase/Hyperion, EPM/BPC, or other enterprise accounting software.
• Preferred:
  Experience with macros/VBA.

All regular teammates qualify for Truist medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k plan, vacation, sick days, and paid holidays. For more details visit the Truist benefits site.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.