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Get Access To All JobsDIVISION CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER II
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Division CFO, Senior role provides primary finance support for all of the LOBs and is a key member of the SMT. The individual is a direct report to the Deputy CFO, CNB, and will be responsible for leading a team of Finance Managers. Leads the strategic, tactical and day-to-day support of all aspects of the Division's financial functions. Responsibilities include the development and monitoring of the annual budget, assessing organizational performance, developing metrics and reporting systems, and keeping management apprised of internal and external issues and trends that impact performance. Plays a key role in the development of long-term strategy initiatives including the evaluation of proposed new markets, mergers, acquisitions and investments for the achievement of growth and profitability.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
As a trusted advisor and key member of the team, provide all financial support to add value by enhancing the profitability and growth of the Division.
- Business partner to Business Line Executive and Senior Management team, assess organizational performance in comparison to the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and division’s long-term strategy.
- Develop metrics and reporting systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Business Line Executives and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
- Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the company’s strategic plan.
- Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model, and operational execution.
- Represent company in efforts with identification and analysis of potential investment opportunities consistent with strategic growth initiatives.
- Develop deep understanding of the division products and partner with profitability teams to conduct periodic analyses.
- Prepare and maintain regular financial and management reports; monthly profit and loss statements for the Division by functional group, including segment reporting (vs. prior year, budget, and forecast).
- Complete analysis of financial results and key business drivers to develop and make recommendations (strategic and tactical).
- Coordinate the development and monitoring of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and strategic and financial business plans.
- Coordinate quarterly business reviews (QBR), identify issues, document corrective action plans, and establish systems to monitor and evaluate progress of actions taken.
- Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., new products, acquisitions, opening new operations, new service launches).
- Assist in development of cost accounting allocations for the Division.
- Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans.
- Mentor and develop a team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
- Responsible and accountable for appropriate quality controls related to the financial products the bank provides, the services the bank delivers, the processes employed and the incentives with which colleagues are awarded.
- Comply fully with all bank risk management, operational and credit policies, and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g., Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, City National Code of Conduct, etc.).
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- 15+ years of relevant Finance experience including Financial Planning & Analysis, accounting and reporting, or other related experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Division CFO or equivalent
- 5+ years of Management experience
Additional Qualifications
- MBA and or CPA- Certified Public Accountant preferred
- Strategic mindset and strong business acumen
- Strong results orientation
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
Starting base salary: $187,000 - $308,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
About us
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
DIVISION CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER II
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
The Division CFO, Senior role provides primary finance support for all of the LOBs and is a key member of the SMT. The individual is a direct report to the Deputy CFO, CNB, and will be responsible for leading a team of Finance Managers. Leads the strategic, tactical and day-to-day support of all aspects of the Division's financial functions. Responsibilities include the development and monitoring of the annual budget, assessing organizational performance, developing metrics and reporting systems, and keeping management apprised of internal and external issues and trends that impact performance. Plays a key role in the development of long-term strategy initiatives including the evaluation of proposed new markets, mergers, acquisitions and investments for the achievement of growth and profitability.
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
As a trusted advisor and key member of the team, provide all financial support to add value by enhancing the profitability and growth of the Division.
- Business partner to Business Line Executive and Senior Management team, assess organizational performance in comparison to the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and division’s long-term strategy.
- Develop metrics and reporting systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Business Line Executives and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
- Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the company’s strategic plan.
- Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model, and operational execution.
- Represent company in efforts with identification and analysis of potential investment opportunities consistent with strategic growth initiatives.
- Develop deep understanding of the division products and partner with profitability teams to conduct periodic analyses.
- Prepare and maintain regular financial and management reports; monthly profit and loss statements for the Division by functional group, including segment reporting (vs. prior year, budget, and forecast).
- Complete analysis of financial results and key business drivers to develop and make recommendations (strategic and tactical).
- Coordinate the development and monitoring of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and strategic and financial business plans.
- Coordinate quarterly business reviews (QBR), identify issues, document corrective action plans, and establish systems to monitor and evaluate progress of actions taken.
- Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., new products, acquisitions, opening new operations, new service launches).
- Assist in development of cost accounting allocations for the Division.
- Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organization’s operations and business plans.
- Mentor and develop a team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
- Responsible and accountable for appropriate quality controls related to the financial products the bank provides, the services the bank delivers, the processes employed and the incentives with which colleagues are awarded.
- Comply fully with all bank risk management, operational and credit policies, and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g., Bank Secrecy Act, Know Your Client, Community Reinvestment Act, Fair Lending Practices, City National Code of Conduct, etc.).
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- 15+ years of relevant Finance experience including Financial Planning & Analysis, accounting and reporting, or other related experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Division CFO or equivalent
- 5+ years of Management experience
Additional Qualifications
- MBA and or CPA- Certified Public Accountant preferred
- Strategic mindset and strong business acumen
- Strong results orientation
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Compensation
Starting base salary: $187,000 - $308,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
Benefits and Perks
At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
- Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
- Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
- Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
- Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
- Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
- Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement
Get a more detailed look at our Benefits and Perks.
About us
Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.
Unless otherwise indicated as fully remote, reporting into a designated City National location is an essential function of the job.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Division Chief Jobs
Document your policy-level authority explicitly
Division Chief roles must clear the specialty occupation bar at USCIS. Gather org charts, budget sign-off records, and board-level reports that show you hold independent decision-making authority, not just supervisory duties over specialists.
Target agencies with active PERM certification history
Federal agencies and large municipal governments sponsor Division Chiefs through the EB-2 PERM route far more often than private firms. Use Migrate Mate to identify public-sector employers with verified sponsorship filings in senior management classifications.
Align your degree field to the division's core function
USCIS scrutinizes whether your academic background directly relates to the division you'd lead. A public health division chief needs an MPH or related credential, not a general management degree. Reframe transcripts and credential evaluations around the division's technical mandate.
Request a prevailing wage determination before the offer stage
Division Chief roles often land in DOL wage Level III or IV. Ask the employer to run the OFLC Wage Search early so both sides know the certified wage floor before negotiations close, avoiding last-minute LCA delays.
Build an EB-2 NIW case around measurable policy outcomes
If your employer is reluctant to file PERM, the National Interest Waiver lets you self-petition. Your track record running programs with documented public benefit, reduced costs, or expanded service coverage directly maps to the NIW substantial merit standard.
Account for the concurrent filing window in your timeline
If your priority date is current under EB-2, you can file I-140 and I-485 simultaneously. Confirm your country's cutoff date in the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting a timeline from HR that assumes sequential processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Division Chief role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the burden of proof is higher than for individual-contributor roles. USCIS looks at whether the position normally requires a specific bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just any degree. Division Chiefs who lead technical, scientific, or policy-driven units clear this bar more readily than those overseeing general administrative functions. Detailed position descriptions and industry comparisons strengthen the petition significantly.
Which visa categories do employers typically use to sponsor Division Chiefs?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path for Division Chief roles in private organizations, subject to the annual cap and lottery. Government agencies and nonprofits often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, which removes the lottery risk entirely. On the immigrant visa side, EB-2 with PERM labor certification is the standard route, with self-petition via National Interest Waiver available for candidates with a strong record of large-scale public benefit.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a Division Chief position?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship filing history, searchable by role and location. This lets you focus outreach on organizations that have actually filed for senior leadership positions rather than relying on job postings that may not reflect the employer's real sponsorship track record.
What degree level does USCIS expect for a Division Chief petition?
USCIS typically expects at least a bachelor's degree in a field directly relevant to the division's core function, though a master's degree or higher is common for senior positions. The key issue is field alignment: a Division Chief over an environmental compliance unit needs an environmental science, engineering, or law credential, not a general business degree. Professional licenses or certifications in the relevant field can supplement academic credentials.
Can a Division Chief role qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver without employer sponsorship?
Yes. The National Interest Waiver allows self-petition if your work has substantial merit and national importance and you're well-positioned to advance it. Division Chiefs who have led programs reducing public health burdens, improving infrastructure, or expanding access to critical services often meet this standard. USCIS does not require an employer's involvement, though a strong evidentiary record of measurable outcomes is essential to a successful petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Division Chief jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.