Interim CFO
CFS · Houston, TX · 4 wk ago
SalesFull-time
About the role
A private equity‑backed, tech‑enabled services organization is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to provide financial leadership and continuity while the company conducts a search for a permanent CFO. This is a strong opportunity for a seasoned CFO who can step into an established and high‑functioning finance organization, provide executive‑level leadership, and quickly get up to speed on a complex business. The role is not a turnaround or transformation; the existing finance team is strong and functioning well.
Why Consider This Interim CFO Role?
- Approximately 3‑month interim assignment with potential to extend
- Opportunity to provide meaningful CFO leadership during a planned executive transition
- Established and experienced finance organization
- PE‑backed environment with ongoing M&A activity
- High‑level exposure to complex accounting, revenue recognition, and strategic finance
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive‑level financial leadership and stability during the transition to a permanent CFO
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting, with particular attention to complex revenue recognition and ASC 606
- Lead forecasting, budgeting, cash management, treasury, and broader financial planning
- Partner with the CEO and executive leadership on financial and operational decision‑making
- Manage lender and investor communications and support valuation activities
- Provide financial leadership related to M&A, including diligence and transaction activity
- Lead and support an established finance team while ensuring continuity across the organization
Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven CFO experience within a complex, multi‑faceted organization
- Strong GAAP and technical accounting foundation, with demonstrated expertise in ASC 606 and complex revenue recognition
- Ideally progressed through accounting leadership roles such as CPA, Big 4, Controller, or similar before moving into CFO‑level leadership
- PE‑backed experience strongly preferred
- Tech‑enabled healthcare/services experience is a plus, but industry experience is not required