Chief Financial Officer

Safehouse Security Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Safehouse Security Solutions, based in Los Angeles, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy and operational leadership across the organization. You will work closely with the CEO and operations leaders to support growth and long-term planning.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, client profitability analysis, and compliance. The CFO will ensure robust internal controls, coordinate with external accountants, and provide strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10–15+ years in accounting/finance.
• Experience managing payroll, AP/AR, and financial controls.
• Strong Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Local to Los Angeles area and able to undergo background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's overall financial operations and financial strategy.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Provide financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Track financial performance by client/account.
• Oversee bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate with outside accountants and tax professionals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax and financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee payroll processing and payroll-related expenses.
• Oversee client invoicing and collections.
• Analyze profitability for each security account and pricing for new contracts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Company Description

Safehouse Security Solutions delivers comprehensive, high-level security services for corporations, celebrities, and VIPs worldwide. Safehouse is a trusted partner in creating security plans tailored to individual needs with expertise and professionalism. Safehouse ensures the safety and protection of its clients in a variety of situations and requirements. Our elite team is trained to deliver specialized protection strategies for unique client risks; committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, service, and client peace of mind. Safehouse agents are well-equipped and prepared to handle any security challenge, skilled at managing high-stakes environments with precision and discretion. Safehouse personnel are supported with clear protocols, ongoing training, and a culture of operational excellence.

Role Description: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The CFO will oversee the company's overall financial operations and financial strategy, working closely with the CEO and Operations leadership to support long-term financial planning and company growth.

Core Responsibilities Include

Financial Management

• Oversee the company's overall financial operations and financial strategy.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Provide financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Track financial performance by client/account.

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain proper financial records and internal controls.
• Coordinate with outside accountants and tax professionals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax and financial reporting requirements.

Payroll & Labor Costs

• Oversee payroll processing and payroll-related expenses.
• Monitor overtime, overtime trends, and labor costs.
• Review payroll against schedules and client billing.
• Ensure payroll expenses are properly allocated to the appropriate accounts.
• Analyze labor costs to help maintain account profitability.

Client Billing & Revenue

• Oversee client invoicing and collections.
• Ensure billing accurately reflects contracted rates, hours, overtime, special events, and additional services.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Review contracts and pricing from a financial perspective.
• Identify billing discrepancies and revenue leakage.

Account Profitability

• Analyze profitability for each security account.
• Compare revenue against guard wages, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, insurance, equipment, and other operating costs.
• Identify accounts with declining margins and provide recommendations.
• Assist leadership in determining appropriate pricing for new contracts and renewals.

Risk & Compliance

• Oversee financial controls and identify potential financial risks.
• Work with insurance providers and advisors regarding financial requirements.
• Monitor workers' compensation and other insurance-related expenses.
• Assist with audits and regulatory financial requirements.
• Help prevent fraud, payroll errors, and financial discrepancies.

Strategic Support

• Work closely with the CEO and Operations leadership on financial decisions.
• Provide financial analysis for expansion, new contracts, equipment purchases, and major expenses.
• Establish financial KPIs and regularly report results to leadership.
• Recommend cost‑saving opportunities without negatively affecting service quality.
• Support long‑term financial planning and company growth.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10 to 15+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.
• Experience managing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial controls.
• Strong Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze labor costs, client profitability, and company financial performance.
• Must be local to the Los Angeles area.
• Must agree to a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, Master's in Finance, or Accounting preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience with a security company is preferred.
• Experience in the security, staffing, or other labor‑intensive industry strongly preferred.

Pay

Pay is based on Experience, Tenure and Performance. Ranges from $110,000 – $150,000

Must be Located near Studio City and Local to Los Angeles