Confidential Cfo

Vaco is hiring a Chief Financial Officer

Location:

Deerfield Beach, FL
Compensation: $250,000-$350,000/annually

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a growing organization and serve as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team. This individual will lead the company's financial strategy while remaining engaged in the day-to-day operations of a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative executive who combines strong leadership with deep financial expertise, capital markets knowledge, and the ability to drive business growth. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable developing long-term strategy and rolling up their sleeves when needed.

• Provide strategic financial leadership and partner closely with the executive team on business initiatives and long-term planning.
• Oversee Accounting, Finance, FP&A, Capital Markets, and other related financial functions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Develop and execute capital markets strategies while maintaining strong banking and financial relationships.
• Evaluate financing opportunities and support organizational growth initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing finance teams.
• Establish financial controls, operational efficiencies, and scalable processes.
• Deliver executive-level financial analysis and recommendations to support key business decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve operational and financial performance.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing culture throughout the organization.

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer or senior financial executive.
• Candidates currently serving as a VP of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer, President, or similar executive ready to step into a CFO role are encouraged to apply.
• CPA required
• CFA designation is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading finance organizations within small to mid-sized companies.
• Strong capital markets knowledge with experience managing banking and financing relationships.
• Investment banking experience is highly desirable.
• Mortgage servicing, lending, financial services, specialty finance, or capital markets industry experience is preferred.
• Public accounting background is a plus.

• Strong executive presence and strategic thinking skills.
• A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• A data-driven approach to problem solving.
• The ability to balance strategic leadership with operational execution.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate change while fostering team stability.