Chief Financial Officer

Robert Half - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Executive

Sacramento, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a pivotal role in leading a rapidly growing professional services firm through its next phase of expansion. This position requires a dynamic leader with a strategic mindset and proven success in scaling businesses. The CFO will be responsible for ensuring sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and long-term financial health while collaborating closely with the executive leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute a long-term strategic plan focused on scaling the business and doubling revenue.
• Oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions to ensure financial health and optimal resource allocation.
• Collaborate with operations teams to streamline processes, improve productivity, and ensure the company's infrastructure is ready to support rapid growth.
• Lead efforts to identify and implement initiatives that support both organic and inorganic growth, including mergers, acquisitions, and expansion into new markets.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and other relevant regulations, presenting financial results to the executive team, board of directors, and key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage financial controls and risk management strategies to ensure the company's financial stability during periods of rapid growth.
• Evaluate and manage the company's capital structure, ensuring appropriate levels of debt, equity, and working capital to support growth objectives.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and operations team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead efforts to enhance the company's financial systems and operational processes to support scalability and data-driven decision-making.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a CFO in a professional services environment, with demonstrated success in growing a business (doubling in size or similar).
• Strong operational experience, with the ability to work across departments to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• MBA and/or CPA designation required.
• 10+ years of financial leadership experience, including managing multi-functional teams and working directly with executive leadership and boards of directors.
• Deep expertise in financial strategy, risk management, and capital management in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and integrations, as well as organic growth strategies.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan