CFO

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished Interim CFO to provide senior-level financial leadership for a contract engagement in Chico, California. This position will partner with executive stakeholders to guide fiscal strategy, improve financial visibility, and support informed business decisions. The role calls for a hands-on leader who can oversee core accounting operations while strengthening controls, planning processes, and team effectiveness.

Responsibilities:
• Advise executive leadership on financial strategy, resource allocation, and business decisions that align with organizational goals.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and budget materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely completion.
• Drive the annual budgeting process and longer-term forecasting efforts, using financial trends and variance analysis to recommend adjustments.
• Manage cash flow planning, debt oversight, and broader financial modeling to support stability and responsible growth.
• Coordinate audits, tax-related activities, regulatory compliance, insurance administration, and internal control oversight.
• Lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement coordination, and month-end close.
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement and stronger performance.
• Mentor and lead the finance team, building accountability, collaboration, and career growth across the function.

• 10-15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including executive-level financial leadership responsibilities.

• Strong background in finance, accounting operations, and full cycle accounting within complex business environments.

• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and general accounting practices.

• Ability to create clear financial reports and present insights to executives and other key stakeholders.

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing, coaching, and developing accounting or finance teams.

• Knowledge of cash management, internal controls, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Strong client and stakeholder management abilities, with a practical and solutions-oriented approach.

• Experience overseeing bookkeeping functions, operational finance activities, and process improvements.