New

CFO x 400K - 500K + bonus + equity x East LA

Vaco
$350,000.00 - $500,000.00 / yr
United States, California, Burbank
Apr 18, 2025
CFO - C.F.O. - Chief Financial Officer - MBA - M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration - Project Billing - CPA - C.P.A. - Certified Public Accountant Are you currently a CFO who is looking for your next step CFO opportunity that will allow you to further take a step in your executive leadership skills? Do you also come from a high-ranking MBA program? If so, then we are working on a CFO opportunity that you will be a great fit for. Read more about the role below! An East LA professional services company is looking for a CFO to join their team. In this CFO role, the CFO will be responsible for overseeing accounting, tax, FP&A, and providing a strategic view on transactional operations and payroll. The CFO will oversee a team of 25+ people and act as a business partner to leaders across all lines of business. To be successful in this role, the CFO must be innovative, have great presentation, be approachable, and be able to engage a room. Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, please read the full CFO job description below to see if your profile would be a true match for this company. What do you need for this CFO role? MUST have an MBA in Finance from a top-ranking MBA school 20+ years of finance experience MUST have experience as a CFO CPA (active or inactive) will get you more attention Should come from professional services environment (around client bill-pay) Be willing to be hands on in appropriate situations Must live in the Los Angeles area and be willing to commute onsite 5 days a week What will you do in this CFO role? Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive long-term financial strategy Provide insights and recommendations to support growth, improve profitability, and manage financial risk Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, aligning with project timelines and revenue streams Analyze performance by project, client, and department to inform business decisions Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital management Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes Maintain compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements Manage audits, tax planning, and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors Implement and refine systems for project accounting, billing schedules, and time tracking Monitor project budgets, actuals vs. forecasts, and profitability metrics Work closely with project managers to support financial decision-making and reporting Evaluate and improve financial systems, including ERP and project management tools Standardize and automate billing, reporting, and collections processes to improve efficiency Build and lead a high-performing finance team Provide mentorship and development opportunities for finance staff What is in this CFO role for you? Opportunity to lead the finance for a large organization Ability to impact the growth and strategy of a global company Will have a seat at the table for strategic conversations Bonus and equity So, if you are a CFO looking to continue to grow as a CFO with an MBA from a top school and project billing experience then we would like to hear from you! Please submit your resume to this CFO opportunity as we would love to connect with you if you meet the qualifications for the role! Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.