Finance Chief Financial Officer Los Angeles, CA

Promentrs is a professional services firm providing high-caliber accounting and finance expertise to businesses across industries. We embed experienced professionals directly with our clients, giving them the senior-level talent they need, exactly when they need it. Whether a client is navigating a complex close, managing rapid growth, or preparing for an audit, our people step in and deliver with confidence and precision.

We're building a team of sharp, self‑motivated accounting professionals who want variety, autonomy, and real impact without the constraints of a traditional in‑house role. This engagement begins as a 1099 independent contractor arrangement, with the option to transition to full‑time employment.

Each engagement is unique. Rather than the routine, maintenance‑driven work that defines most internal accounting roles, you'll be brought in for purposeful, high‑impact projects that challenge you to think critically and perform at your best. Because you work on one engagement at a time on a full‑time basis, you're fully immersed in each client's environment, developing deep expertise across industries, systems, and business situations that most accountants never encounter in a traditional role.

Job Description

As a CFO at Promentrs, you are the highest‑ranking financial leader for our clients. You will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the CEO, board of directors, and executive leadership team, owning everything from financial reporting and controls to capital strategy, fundraising, and long‑term planning. You will be brought in for high‑stakes, high‑impact engagements where the work genuinely matters, not for routine maintenance or administrative oversight.

What You Will Do

Financial Strategy & Executive Leadership

• Serve as the senior financial executive for the client, partnering directly with the CEO, board, and ownership group to set and execute financial strategy
• Develop and oversee long‑term financial plans, revenue models, and scenario analyses that support business growth and sustainability
• Translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives for boards, investors, and stakeholders
• Evaluate the overall financial health of the organization and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance and reduce risk
• Own the integrity of all financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain a rigorous internal control environment that protects the organization and supports scalable growth
• Oversee the month‑end and year‑end close, financial statement preparation, and audit coordination
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and reporting obligations across all relevant jurisdictions

Capital, Treasury & Fundraising

• Lead cash flow management, working capital optimization, and treasury strategy
• Evaluate and advise on capital structure, debt financing, equity raises, and investor relations
• Guide clients through fundraising processes, including preparation of investor materials, financial models, and due diligence support
• Provide oversight of banking relationships, credit facilities, and investment activity

FP&A, Budgeting & Performance Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities
• Develop and maintain KPI frameworks, management dashboards, and reporting systems that give leadership real‑time visibility into business performance
• Partner with operations, sales, and department leaders to build financial accountability across the organization

Transactions & Special Projects

• Support M&A activity including due diligence, deal structuring, purchase price allocations, and post‑close integration
• Lead or advise on ERP and financial system implementations and upgrades
• Guide clients through IPO readiness, restructuring, carve‑outs, and other transformational initiatives
• Identify and drive process improvements that build a more effective, scalable finance function
• Build, lead, and develop the client's finance and accounting team, setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
• Embrace a mentorship mindset by sharing knowledge, developing talent, and elevating the capabilities of everyone around you; at Promentrs, developing others is just as important as delivering results
• Partner with controllers, accounting managers, and FP&A staff to ensure seamless execution across all financial functions

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA license strongly preferred)
• Big 4 public accounting experience is highly preferred
• 15 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years serving as a CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent executive role
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting standards
• Proven track record of serving as a strategic business partner to CEOs, boards, and investors across multiple industries or company stages
• Demonstrated experience with capital markets, fundraising, M&A, or other complex financial transactions
• Strong FP&A background, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Experience with large ERP and financial planning systems; comfort with data analytics tools and modern finance technology
• Exceptional communication and executive presence; you can command a boardroom and build trust with stakeholders at all levels
• Highly adaptable, self‑directed, and effective in ambiguous environments
• Prior experience in public accounting, consulting, or multi‑client professional services is strongly preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset; you lead with vision, operate with integrity, and drive results without waiting to be directed
• Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools is required, including active use of Claude Cowork; candidates should be comfortable leveraging AI to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, analyze financial data, and enhance productivity across accounting and finance functions.

Why Promentrs

• Variety that keeps you sharp. Work across different industries, company stages, and accounting environments; no two engagements are the same.
• Autonomy and ownership. You're the expert. We trust you to deliver, and our clients rely on you to lead.
• Flexibility built in. Engagements are structured to respect your schedule while meeting client needs, remote, on‑site, or hybrid depending on the engagement.
• A path forward. This role begins as 1099 independent contractor engagement. For professionals who thrive in our model, there's a genuine path to full‑time employment with Promentrs.
• A firm that backs you. You'll work independently, but you're never isolated; Promentrs leadership supports your engagements, your growth, and your success.

Engagement Terms

This position is structured as an independent contractor (1099) arrangement. Compensation is project‑or hourly‑based and will be discussed during the interview process based on experience, availability, and engagement scope. Conversion to a full‑time employee role is available and actively encouraged for high‑performing professionals.

Promentrs is an equal opportunity employer and contractor partner. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, industries, and career paths.