CFO – Chief Financial Officer (Confidential Search)

Real HR Hero - Thompson HR Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous PTO

Job summary

Real HR Hero - Thompson HR Consulting is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to join a mission‑driven organization in Sacramento/Bay Area. You will report to the CEO and guide financial governance, planning, and risk management while building high‑performing teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership in finance, GAAP and GASB expertise, and a track record of advising executives on complex financial matters. In-office with potential hybrid flexibility in the future.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in finance/accounting required.
• Ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership with 5+ in a leadership role.
• Experience advising on GAAP and GASB standards.
• Experience managing multi‑line of business with $50M+ revenue preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial stewardship, budgeting, treasury and financial reporting.
• Ensure internal controls, compliance and audits.
• Lead enterprise financial planning and risk management.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive strategic financial direction.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

KPI reporting

Strategic planning

Leadership experience

Education

BS/BA in finance/accounting

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

Job Title: CFO

Starting Salary: $225,000 – $300,000 Annually

Department: Finance

Reports To: CEO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Sacramento / Bay Area

Work Model: In-office (hybrid is an option at a later date)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Could vary depending on business needs)

Background Check Eligible: Y (see below)

JOB SUMMARY:

Chief Financial Officer (Confidential Executive Search)

Our client is seeking an accomplished and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a complex, mission-driven organization. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO will provide executive oversight, strategic direction, and accountability for the organization’s financial stewardship, long-term financial sustainability, enterprise risk management, and financial governance.

This executive will partner closely with senior leadership to develop and execute financial strategies that support organizational objectives while providing executive oversight of accounting, budgeting, treasury, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, compliance, financial systems, and enterprise financial planning.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, technology-savvy finance executive with extensive leadership experience in complex organizations, exceptional business acumen, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams, strengthen financial operations, and serve as a trusted strategic financial advisor to executive leadership and teams.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

BS/BA in finance/accounting.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience, including executive-level oversight, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing 3 finance/accounting team members; diverse background preferred — nonprofit or public-sector/government (required), and for-profit (a plus) environments.
• Must have demonstrated experience advising staff and leadership on finance & accounting regulations and practices, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) AND Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
• Recent experience leading Finance/Accounting for organizations with multiple lines of business, ‘preferably’ with annual revenues of $50M or more.
• Recent experience Sage, SAP — preferred, or similar — required.
• Experience with financial analytics and KPI reporting.
• Experience researching and implementing legislation affecting non-profit, government agency / public-sector accounting practices and procedures (GASB Statements).

This company offers a VERY Generous Benefits Package, including:

• Retirement – Match/Pension
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life Insurance, FSA
• Generous PTO plan

Fair Chance Act, Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance —
As required by law, all qualified candidates will be considered, whether they have arrest or criminal conviction records. A criminal background check may be required for this job, and if the background check is required, you will likely be advised as to why it is required for the job you are seeking as part of the offer process. When required by law, an individual assessment of criminal records will be done to ensure a fair chance for all. This assessment will include but is not limited to reviewing the severity/relationship between the crime and the job, the time that has passed since the offense or conduct and/or completion of the sentence, and whether there is evidence of rehabilitation.