CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Robert Half • Springfield, MA, US • $61 - $71 / hour • 2m ago

We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for a long-term contract opportunity. This role will oversee core finance operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and guide capital and cash management decisions that support organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings strong executive-level judgment, hands-on financial oversight, and the ability to align business systems and financial processes with operational needs.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the organization’s financial strategy and provide executive guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and overall fiscal performance.

• Lead cash flow planning and monitoring activities to maintain liquidity and support informed short- and long-term decision-making.

• Oversee capital management efforts, including evaluation of funding priorities and stewardship of financial resources.

• Manage month-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate completion of reconciliations, reporting, and financial review.

• Prepare and present financial reports that offer clear insight into business performance, trends, and potential risks.

• Partner with leadership to improve financial controls, support business planning, and enhance operational efficiency across finance functions.

• Assess and optimize business systems that affect financial processes, reporting quality, and data reliability.

• Ensure compliance with applicable financial policies, standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining strong internal oversight.

• 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility for finance operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in cash flow analysis, capital planning, and financial reporting.
• Strong experience managing month-end close processes with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Familiarity with business systems and their impact on financial workflows, reporting, and controls.
• Proven ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations for executive stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills in complex business environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to leadership teams.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.