CFO - Chief Financial Officer Job in Shawnee Mission, KS

Interim Finance Executive

We are looking for an experienced interim finance executive to provide senior-level leadership for a nationally operating financial services organization in Overland Park, Kansas. This long-term contract position will guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership during an important transition period. The role is centered on strategic finance, performance insight, and cross-functional partnership rather than direct ownership of daily accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the annual budgeting cycle and deliver a structured process that supports timely planning and informed business decisions.
• Refine recurring forecast activities by improving accuracy, consistency, and visibility into financial expectations.
• Work closely with senior executives to shape financial strategy, evaluate results, and connect performance trends to operational priorities.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to finance management, helping the team stay aligned on goals, reporting needs, and planning deadlines.
• Translate financial data into clear recommendations for leadership by highlighting risks, opportunities, and business impacts.
• Strengthen financial planning practices and enhance reporting transparency across the organization.
• Act as a strategic finance partner during a period of organizational change, offering steady guidance and decision support.
• Maintain continuity within the finance function and support an effective transition to the permanent CFO once selected.
• Offer executive-level oversight to accounting leadership as needed, while leaving day-to-day accounting execution with the existing team.