We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for a Contract engagement based in San Francisco, California. This role will guide financial planning, reporting, and capital strategy while helping leadership make informed business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep executive-level finance expertise, strong operational judgment, and the ability to improve business systems and reporting processes in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities:
• Direct the organization’s financial strategy, aligning fiscal priorities with broader business objectives and growth plans.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to support sound decision-making and maintain financial stability.
• Lead capital management activities, including evaluating funding needs, investment priorities, and balance sheet performance.
• Manage the month-end close process to ensure timely, accurate financial results and consistent reporting standards.
• Prepare and present financial reports, insights, and recommendations to executive stakeholders and other key decision-makers.
• Strengthen internal financial controls, compliance practices, and risk management procedures across finance operations.
• Assess and enhance business systems that support accounting, reporting, and financial analysis, including process improvements when needed.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics that drive accountability and transparency.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including service in senior executive or CFO-level roles in non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated expertise in cash flow analysis, capital management, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial operations, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience evaluating and improving business systems that support finance and reporting functions.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for executive leadership.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills in fast-paced business settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; advanced credentials such as CPA or MBA are preferred.
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