Fractional CFO

Lyneer Search Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyneer Search Group is assisting a growth-focused energy company in the New York metro in finding an Interim Chief Financial Officer. The role emphasizes ownership of cash and liquidity, financial insight for decision-making, and close collaboration with the CEO and a third-party accounting firm.

The assignment is hands-on, with responsibilities to sharpen financial structure ahead of the next growth phase, including liquidity planning and enhanced reporting.

Qualifications

• CFO or senior finance executive experience in fast-growing companies.
• Strong cash flow, liquidity and working capital management skills.
• Experience improving financial reporting and accelerating monthly close.
• Experience with outsourced or third-party accounting providers.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of cash flow management and short-term liquidity planning.
• Build and maintain a short-term cash forecast.
• Evaluate working capital needs amid growth and provide early visibility into cash needs and risks.
• Review the balance sheet and income statement for accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Partner with the accounting firm to deliver a faster monthly close.
• Serve as strategic financial partner to the CEO and leadership to improve profitability.

Skills

CFO experience

Cash flow management

Financial reporting

Outsourced accounting

Leadership

Strategic partnering

Job description

Interim Chief Financial Officer

Interim Chief Financial Officer Lead finance through a period of fast growth at a $20M energy company in the New York metro.

Location New York metro

Schedule Hybrid Function Finance Engagement Interim

The role

Our client is growing quickly, and the business has become more complex than its finance function was built to handle. The company needs an interim CFO who can come in right away, take ownership of cash and liquidity, and give the CEO clear financial insight for decisions that can't wait. You'll work closely with the CEO, senior leadership and the company's third-party accounting firm. The assignment is hands-on. You'll assess what's in place, then set the priorities that bring structure and discipline to finance ahead of the company's next stage.

The organization

Our client is an energy company in the New York metro with about $20M in revenue and strong growth. It relies on a third-party accounting firm for day-to-day accounting. This is an interim engagement.

What you'll do

• Cash and liquidity
• Take ownership of cash flow management and short-term liquidity planning Build and maintain a short-term cash forecast that identifies funding needs
• Evaluate working capital needs in light of the company's growth Give leadership early visibility into cash needs and risks
• Reporting and close
• Review the balance sheet and income statement for accuracy, completeness and appropriate accounting treatment, and drive remediation of gaps
• Partner with the accounting firm to deliver a faster, more efficient monthly close
• Leadership
• Serve as strategic financial partner to the CEO and senior leadership team Find opportunities to improve profitability and overall financial performance

What we're looking for

• CFO or senior finance executive experience in fast-growing, entrepreneurial companies
• Strong cash flow, liquidity and working capital management skills
• Experience improving financial reporting and accelerating the monthly close
• Deep balance sheet and P\&L expertise
• Experience working with outsourced or third-party accounting providers
• A record of professionalizing a finance function as a company grows
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• A hands-on approach, with comfort operating on incomplete information and tight timelines