Chief Financial Officer

Robert Half • Full-time • West Sacramento, CA, US • $180k - $225k / year • 5m ago

Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic, high-growth company. As the company continues to scale, they are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join the executive team. This is a pivotal role for a strategic finance leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings a strong foundation in public accounting, financial operations, M& A, and strategic planning. Please call Lisa Cole at 916-536-6378.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive team, helping to shape the long-term vision through data-driven insights and financial modeling.
Lead the finance function with a forward-looking approach—anticipating capital needs, identifying financial risks, and seizing growth opportunities before they surface.
Build and develop a finance team culture rooted in accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Translate complex financial data into clear narratives for investors, board members, and non-financial stakeholders.
Oversee company forecasting and scenario planning, adapting strategy as markets, products, or acquisitions evolve.
Be the internal champion for financial transparency—implementing dashboards and tools to keep business leaders connected to real-time performance metrics.
Lead buy-side due diligence and post-close integration for acquisitions, ensuring financial and cultural alignment.
Drive financial systems transformation—identifying automation opportunities and streamlining processes without sacrificing rigor or control.
Act as the chief architect of scalable financial operations—designing workflows, policies, and compliance structures to support rapid growth.
Own the company’s relationship with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and key financial partners, ensuring alignment and readiness for future liquidity events or capital raises.

Requirements/Qualifications:

BS/BA in accounting/economics/business
10+ years of progressive growth in financial roles
Experience as a CFO, or Controller required.
Public Accounting experience is required
Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
Solutions-oriented with ability to bring and implement actionable, practical solutions.
Thought leader with ability to act independently in a dynamic, ambiguous, and rapid growth environment.
Well organized and strong attention to detail.

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