Interim CFO

Kforce Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc is seeking a seasoned senior financial leader to guide strategy, planning, and reporting in the Alexandria, VA area. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash management while partnering with executive leadership to drive performance and risk management.

The role requires extensive experience in finance leadership, ERP systems, and stakeholder communication, with a strong emphasis on GAAP compliance and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• 5+ years of senior financial leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's overall financial strategy, planning, and operations.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting processes.
• Develop annual budgets and long‑term financial forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.
• Monitor organizational performance, including revenue, expenses, cash flow, profitability, and key financial metrics.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
• Oversee treasury, banking, investments, and liquidity management.
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Manage tax, regulatory, and financial compliance activities.
• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate exposure.
• Evaluate contracts, investments, capital expenditures, and other strategic initiatives.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and decision making.
• Develop and mentor finance and accounting team members.
• Evaluate systems, processes, and technology to improve efficiency, scalability, and reporting.
• Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, financing activities, or other strategic initiatives as applicable.

Skills

Strategic leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial modeling

Excel expertise

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Finance reporting systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's overall financial strategy, planning, and operations
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting processes
• Develop annual budgets and long‑term financial forecasts
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board
• Monitor organizational performance, including revenue, expenses, cash flow, profitability, and key financial metrics
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies
• Oversee treasury, banking, investments, and liquidity management
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local requirements
• Manage tax, regulatory, and financial compliance activities
• Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate exposure
• Evaluate contracts, investments, capital expenditures, and other strategic initiatives
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and decision making
• Develop and mentor finance and accounting team members
• Evaluate systems, processes, and technology to improve efficiency, scalability, and reporting
• Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
• Support mergers, acquisitions, financing activities, or other strategic initiatives as applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• 5+ years of senior financial leadership experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting and finance teams
• Experience working directly with executive leadership and/or Boards of Directors
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Strong understanding of cash flow, working capital, and financial risk management
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands on financial oversight

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.