Position Overview
Ultimate Staffing is actively seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their client's amazing team in California. This full-time position is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned financial professional to lead financial strategy and operations in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with significant experience in federal contracting and tribal government or enterprise financial management.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with federal contracting regulations, tribal governance requirements, and applicable laws.
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Manage audits, internal controls, and risk management processes.
- Provide financial analysis and guidance to executive leadership and the board.
- Lead and mentor finance team members to maintain high standards of performance.
- Collaborate with program managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and contract compliance.
- Drive process improvements for efficiency and transparency in financial operations.
Qualifications
- CPA designation required.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a CFO or senior finance role.
- Proven experience with federal contracting, including FAR/DFARS compliance.
- Strong knowledge of tribal government or tribal enterprise financial structures.
- Expertise in GAAP, audit processes, and financial reporting.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with grant management and federal contracting streams.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced financial software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Required Work Hours
Monday - Friday, first shift
Benefits
- Full Benefits
- 401K with match
- 3 weeks of PTO
- Relocation Package offered
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.
