CFO x + x Los Angeles

CFO – Chief Financial Officer (CPA)

Are you an experienced CFO who can be hands on with operational finance and accounting and is looking to be in a steady yet growing company? If so, we are working on a CFO opportunity that might be enticing to you. An LA professional services company is looking for a CFO to join their team. The CFO will be responsible for system implementation, tax filing, process improvement, internal controls, managing the audit, and leading overall accounting and finance within the company.

To be successful in this role, the CFO should roll up their sleeves, be a strong communicator, and be able to present to external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 20+ years of accounting and finance experience
• Active CPA
• Project accounting experience gives priority
• Advanced Excel skills

• Provide enterprise-level financial leadership across the organization
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning
• Partner with executive leadership to assess growth opportunities
• Lead corporate financing strategy
• Design and deliver dashboards, analytics, and KPIs
• Strengthen month‑end close processes
• Lead ERP configuration and adoption
• Prepare and present monthly financial performance reporting
• Collaborate with department leaders to develop operating budgets and monitor performance against approved plans
• Develop and manage the consolidated company budget
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits
• Represent financial leadership in client interviews and presentations
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls
• Drive cost‑discipline initiatives to reduce waste
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management
• Partner with ownership to evaluate acquisition opportunities
• Assess tax strategy and ROI for major capital investments and technology initiatives
• Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions, service line expansion, and strategic growth initiatives
• Align financial resources with organizational priorities, workforce planning, and sustainable growth objectives
• Build, develop, and retain a high‑performing finance and accounting team

• Company has been around for over a century
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle
• Flexible benefits and time off
• Strong employee tenure

So, if you are a hands‑on CFO with a CPA and project accounting experience we want to hear from you! Please send your resume to us for this role and we will reach out to you if we identify a match.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice:
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Transparency Notice:
Compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, licensure, location, and business needs.