CFO

Job Description

Job Description

Tyler Houk (Practice Director) with Robert Half is looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and stewardship of the organization in Fresno, California. This executive will work closely with senior leadership and the board to strengthen long-term financial sustainability, improve decision-making through clear insights, and uphold rigorous standards across planning, reporting, and compliance. The role calls for a strategic leader who can balance enterprise-wide vision with disciplined financial operations and strong partnership across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization’s financial direction by shaping long-range plans, annual budgets, and forecasting processes that support strategic priorities.

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, cash management, investments, and audit coordination to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.

• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, board members, and executive leaders to provide meaningful financial analysis that informs high-level decisions.

• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and fiscal procedures that promote transparency, accountability, and risk mitigation.

• Guide compliance with applicable financial regulations, funding requirements, and reporting standards, including oversight of grant-related accounting activities.

• Supervise and develop the finance leadership team, including direct oversight of the Director of Finance, while building a high-performing function.

• Present financial results, trends, and risks in a clear manner to internal and external stakeholders such as auditors, lenders, funders, and investment partners.

• Support organizational leaders and budget owners with practical financial guidance that strengthens planning, resource allocation, and fiscal responsibility.

• Ensure financial systems and operational practices enable efficiency, sound governance, and reliable access to data across the organization.

• Proven executive-level financial leadership experience overseeing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.

• Strong expertise in developing strategic financial plans that support organizational growth, sustainability, and operational performance.

• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls, compliance standards, audit practices, and enterprise risk management.

• Experience working with boards, executive teams, auditors, financial institutions, and other external financial stakeholders.

• Background in grant accounting and managing funds in environments with complex reporting or regulatory requirements.

• Ability to translate detailed financial information into clear recommendations for non-financial leaders and decision-makers.

• Track record of leading and mentoring finance teams while fostering collaboration across multiple departments.

For confidential consideration apply directly or reach out to Tyler Houk on LinkedIn!