Chief Financial Officer

We are partnering with a privately held, established and growing services organization in the Los Angeles area to identify its next Chief Financial Officer. This is a hands-on CFO opportunity with a highly operational, middle-market business. The CFO will report directly to the CEO and oversee the full finance and accounting function while serving as a key partner to senior leadership on financial performance, cash management, planning and continued growth. The ideal candidate combines a strong accounting foundation with the ability to operate commercially and strategically in an entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance and accounting organization, including accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting Own monthly and quarterly financial reporting and provide meaningful analysis of business performance Manage treasury, liquidity, cash forecasting, working capital and banking relationships Maintain strong internal controls and oversee the external audit process Partner closely with operations to improve financial visibility, profitability and decision-making Lead annual planning and monitor performance against budget Evaluate capital investments and support disciplined capital allocation Oversee tax and other financial compliance matters in partnership with external advisors Support systems and process improvements across the finance organization Provide financial analysis and leadership around strategic initiatives and future growth Qualifications 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience 3+ years of CFO-level leadership experience CPA required Strong technical accounting, financial reporting and internal controls background Demonstrated experience managing cash flow, working capital, banking relationships and lender requirements Experience within a middle-market, operationally intensive business Background in industrial services, environmental services, transportation, logistics, construction, manufacturing or similar industries is highly attractive Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and Excel capabilities Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work closely with both executive leadership and operations #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascendo Resources