Chief Financial Officer (Multi-site) - Must be a CPA and live in New Jersey for this position

CFO Your Way LLC • Full-time • Lavallette, NJ, US • 4d ago

Chief Financial Officer (Multi-site):

Would you like to work for a small company that truly appreciates their employees?

Are you a Senior Accounting Professional who desires long-term career fulfillment?

Does the idea of having direct client interaction with a variety of businesses appeal to you?

CFO Your Way is seeking a committed team member for our Chief Financial Officer (Multi-site) position. We create Pathways to Profitability for growing local businesses, so they remain an integral part of the economy of their community for years to come.

We care deeply about the success of our local and family-owned business clients. We work side by side with them, with our sleeves rolled up, designing the right, customized financial road map for their success.

The Chief Financial Officer (Multi-site) will become an extension to the clients'/business owners finance department and an integral part of their operations and growth. This position will manage several different business clients' accounting duties with travel to client sites as necessary.

OUR CULTURE:

At CFO Your Way, we believe in leading through service, not authority. We practice collaborative conversations — a consultative, awareness-focused approach that values deep understanding over quick fixes.

We create space for individual creativity and authentic problem-solving. Our team works collaboratively, supporting each other and our clients with genuine partnership rather than transactional relationships. We see ourselves as guides and thought partners to business owners, helping them discover clarity and make informed decisions about their financial futures.

How We Show Up:

• Present and engaged — We listen deeply and create trust through authentic, attentive interaction

• Genuinely curious — We ask thoughtful questions that help clients gain clarity about their situation

• Self-directed and accountable — We take initiative and own our work while staying open to feedback and growth

• Relationship-focused — We build connections and solutions designed for lasting impact, not quick transactions

• Emotionally aware — We read situations accurately, stay regulated under pressure, and guide conversations with intention

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Required skills, abilities, and knowledge:

Client Relationship & Service:

Deliver high-quality fractional CFO client service to a portfolio of clients in multiple industries
Deeply curious about understanding clients — their business patterns, motivations, and the underlying realities shaping their decisions
Provide the client with guidance, support, and strategic advice through consultative conversation — You ask insight-generating questions that help clients surface what truly matters
A natural guide who prefers leading over persuading or dictating — You help clients make sense of their financial situation and see new possibilities clearly
Long-term value focused — You think like a strategic partner, not a service provider; you want the work to matter for the client, the business, and the community

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

An intentional listener — You listen for meaning, gaps, and insight, not just data points; you create conversations where clients feel understood and challenged in constructive ways
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high emotional intelligence — You can read client dynamics, recognize resistance as information (not rejection), and adapt your approach accordingly
Comfortable navigating ambiguity — You don't need all the answers immediately; you're confident in guiding clients through financial discovery and strategic planning without rushing to solutions

Leadership & Team Management:

Leadership skills with the ability to delegate, motivate and inspire team members
Oversee and collaborate with accounting team, for clients and internally

Financial & Technical Responsibilities:

Execute the company's financial strategy and manage the financial actions
Responsible for cash flow management, financial planning, and financial statement analysis to support informed client decision-making.
Work with the accounting firm relating to the audit, taxes, etc.

Personal Development & Mindset:

Growth-oriented and reflective — You see your role as a developmental craft; you're eager to expand your awareness and strengthen your leadership presence

Qualifications & Logistics:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in public accounting, private industry or advisory roles
Prior experience in a controller, CFO or fractional CFO capacity
Strong understanding of small-to-mid-sized business financial operations

· Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license-required