Interim CFO

Korn Ferry; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry seeks an Interim CFO to serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO, ELT, and Board, guiding financial performance, liquidity, and governance while enabling growth and operational excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in FP&A, cash flow management, and risk management, with experience driving ERP transformations and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Prior CFO/interim CFO or senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong business and operational acumen with ability to influence executives and board.
• Experience leading ERP implementation and transformation initiatives; SAP preferred.
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead through change and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to CEO, ELT, and Board on financial performance and risk.
• Oversee financial planning, forecasting, reporting, liquidity management, and governance.
• Partner across the organization to drive operational efficiency and growth.

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Interim CFO serves as a strategic advisor to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders, providing leadership on financial performance, cash flow, business risks, and strategic priorities. This executive will oversee financial planning, forecasting, reporting, liquidity management, and governance while supporting business growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings strong business and financial leadership experience, with a proven track record of leading organizational transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations (SAP preferred). They will partner across the organization to drive operational efficiency, improve decision-making, and mitigate financial and transformation-related risks.

Key Qualifications

• Prior CFO, Interim CFO, VP Finance, or equivalent senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong business and operational acumen with the ability to influence executive and board-level decisions.
• Experience leading ERP implementation and transformation initiatives; SAP experience preferred.
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, performance reporting, and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead through change and drive cross-functional collaboration in complex environments.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com