Chief Financial Officer

Rockwood Search; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockwood Search is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a portfolio company. The CFO will lead strategic planning and direct financial leadership across financial reporting, accounting, tax, and treasury functions through two senior controllers.

The role emphasizes strengthening financial management and enabling leadership decision-making with clear reporting and planning. The ideal candidate has substantial experience, typically 10–15 years, from a traditional CFO/accounting path or

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in accounting/CFO paths or banking backgrounds.
• Experience with cash flow-intensive or real estate environments preferred.
• Experience with complex financing arrangements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and financial leadership across reporting, accounting, tax, and treasury.
• Drive accurate, clear reporting to support leadership decisions.
• Partner with two senior controllers to strengthen financial management practices.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor/Master in Finance or Accounting

Job description

A client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for one of its portfolio companies. In this role, the CFO will oversee strategic planning and drive financial leadership across financial reporting, accounting, tax, and treasury functions through two senior controllers.

The CFO will be responsible for strengthening financial management practices and supporting leadership decision-making through clear, accurate reporting and effective planning. The role is expected to require a strong grasp of how business performance, product context, and customer segmentation impact key financial outcomes.

Candidates should have substantial experience, typically in the range of 10–15 years, from a traditional accounting/CFO career path or from a banking background, preferably within cash flow-intensive or real estate-oriented environments. Experience with complex financing arrangements is a plus, and strong analytical skills and financial acumen are expected.