Chief Financial Officer

Conexus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus in Los Angeles seeks an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead finance and business operations, driving financial performance and strategic decision-making. This hands-on executive will partner with senior leadership to optimize processes, controls, and organizational effectiveness while navigating complex business issues.

The CFO will oversee finance, accounting, HR, legal, risk management, and facilities, establishing accountability and developing high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leader with broad experience in large-scale services businesses.
• Proven ability to align finance with commercial strategy and operational needs.
• Strong executive presence and ability to partner with senior stakeholders.
• Hands-on leadership style capable of balancing strategic and day-to-day issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management and planning.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategy, performance, and priorities.
• Provide leadership across operations, HR, legal, risk, facilities, and technology as needed.
• Drive efficiency, controls, and scalable processes across the organization.
• Lead and develop finance and operations teams and mentoring of staff.
• Manage risk, insurance programs, and relationships with key partners.
• Support significant strategic initiatives and resource allocation.
• Act as a hands-on executive balancing long-term vision with tactical execution.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic financial planning

Stakeholder management

Operational oversight

Education

CPA/CFA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Job description

We are conducting a search for a Chief Financial Officer on behalf of an established, investor-backed business services company in Los Angeles. This is an opportunity for an accomplished financial executive to assume a broad leadership role with significant responsibility across both finance and business operations.

The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, working closely with senior management to drive financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial expertise with commercial acumen, exceptional executive presence, and the ability to manage a variety of operational functions.

This position requires a hands-on, highly engaged executive who can operate at both the strategic and tactical levels, navigate complex business issues, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of finance and accounting, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial planning.
• Partner closely with executive leadership on business strategy, financial performance, and organizational priorities.
• Provide leadership and oversight across key operational functions, including human resources, legal, risk management, facilities, and potentially technology.
• Drive improvements in operational efficiency, financial controls, business processes, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead and develop finance and operational teams, establishing accountability and supporting professional development.
• Oversee financial and operational risk management, insurance programs, and key business relationships.
• Support strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and significant business decisions.
• Serve as a hands-on executive leader who can resolve complex day-to-day operational matters while maintaining a long-term strategic perspective.

Qualifications

• Extensive financial leadership experience at the CFO level, within a services-oriented business of at least $100M in revenue.
• Strong understanding of financial management, business operations, and the economics of complex organizations.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing functions beyond traditional finance and accounting.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication skills, and ability to partner with senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgment, analytical capabilities, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment.
• Experience developing high-performing teams and improving business processes and organizational effectiveness.
• Hands-on, adaptable leadership style with the ability to move comfortably between strategic initiatives and operational details.