[ref. z88401824] Robert Half - Chief Financial Officer
The ideal candidate will have proven success in scaling a business, strong operational and financial expertise, and a strategic mindset. As part of the executive leadership team, the CFO will play a critical role in shaping the future of the company, ensuring sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term financial health.
This is an in the office position located in Sacramento, CA. For more information on this position, please call Lisa Cole at 916-649-0832.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute a long-term strategic plan focused on scaling the business and doubling revenue.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions to ensure financial health and optimal resource allocation.
Operational Efficiency: Collaborate with operations teams to streamline processes, improve productivity, and ensure the company’s infrastructure is ready to support rapid growth.
Growth Initiatives: Lead efforts to identify and implement initiatives that support both organic and inorganic growth, including mergers, acquisitions, and expansion into new markets.
Financial Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and other relevant regulations. Present financial results to the executive team, board of directors, and key stakeholders.
Risk Management: Develop and manage financial controls and risk management strategies to ensure the company’s financial stability during periods of rapid growth.
Capital Management: Evaluate and manage the company’s capital structure, ensuring appropriate levels of debt, equity, and working capital to support growth objectives.
Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and operations team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Systems and Processes: Lead efforts to enhance the company’s financial systems and operational processes to support scalability and data-driven decision-making.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a CFO in a professional services environment, with demonstrated success in growing a business (doubling in size or similar).
- Strong operational experience, with the ability to work across departments to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- MBA and/or CPA designation required.
- 10+ years of financial leadership experience, including managing multi-functional teams and working directly with executive leadership and boards of directors.
- Deep expertise in financial strategy, risk management, and capital management in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.
- Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, as well as organic growth strategies.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.