CFO

About the Role

A well-established, growth-oriented professional services organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. This is a highly visible role for a hands-on finance leader who can operate strategically while also ensuring excellence in day-to-day financial operations. The CFO will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing financial insight that supports business planning, operational performance, and long-term growth. This opportunity is ideal for a finance executive who enjoys balancing strategy with execution, partnering closely with leadership, improving processes, and influencing the direction of a sophisticated services-based business.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership on business performance, growth strategy, investments, and overall financial direction
• Lead all core accounting and finance activities, including financial reporting, general ledger oversight, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Oversee the monthly and annual close processes and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information
• Develop and enhance financial models, scenario analyses, and performance reporting to support decision-making
• Provide insight into profitability, pricing, utilization, and other key business metrics
• Drive the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against plan, identifying risks and opportunities as they arise
• Manage treasury activity, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and overall cash strategy
• Oversee payroll, disbursements, receivables, payables, reconciliations, and related financial operations
• Partner with outside advisors on tax matters, audits, and other financial compliance requirements
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial procedures to support operational effectiveness and risk management
• Evaluate and improve systems, reporting tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and visibility
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting function while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration across the organization
• Prepare and present financial analyses, operating results, and special reporting for executive stakeholders

Why This Role

• High-impact executive position with direct exposure to top leadership
• Broad scope across strategy, operations, and financial management
• Opportunity to shape processes, reporting, and long-term business planning
• Visible role in a respected, evolving organization with strong leadership collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
• CPA, MBA, or other advanced credential strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership responsibility
• Prior experience in a hands-on finance leadership role with both strategic and operational oversight
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, cash management, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ability to support executive decision-making through data-driven analysis and business partnership
• Experience improving processes, controls, systems, and reporting capabilities
• Advanced financial systems and reporting tool proficiency, including strong Excel skills; BI tool experience is a plus
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-accountability environment

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals