Interim CFO

LHH US; North Carolina; On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH US in North Carolina seeks an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer to lead all finance functions during a transitional period. You will partner with the CEO and board, drive reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and advance strategic initiatives such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructures.

The role is onsite for 6–8 months with an immediate start and hourly compensation ranging from $75 to $100 per hour, reflecting market rates for senior financial leadership in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced credential preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Previous CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or Interim CFO experience required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience leading organizations through periods of change, growth, or transition.
• Proven ability to evaluate and improve financial processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO, executive leadership team, and board of directors.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Develop and analyze financial forecasts, budgets, and key performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital requirements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
• Partner with department leaders to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
• Assess finance team structure and provide leadership, mentoring, and recommendations for long‑term success.
• Present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

GAAP expertise

Forecasting

Cash flow management

M&A experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership during a transitional period with one of our High Point clients. This individual will oversee all aspects of the organization's financial operations, partner with executive leadership to drive business objectives, and ensure strong financial controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on financial leader with a proven track record of guiding organizations through growth, change, system implementations, acquisitions, restructures, or executive transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all accounting, finance, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the CEO, executive leadership team, and board of directors.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Develop and analyze financial forecasts, budgets, and key performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital requirements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
• Partner with department leaders to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Oversee audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting.
• Assess finance team structure and provide leadership, mentoring, and recommendations for long‑term success.
• Present financial results and recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced credential strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Previous CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or Interim CFO experience required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience leading organizations through periods of change, growth, or transition.
• Proven ability to evaluate and improve financial processes and internal controls.

This role is anticipated to last 6-8 months with a possibility for an extension. This is an immediate, onsite needs so all applicants should be available immediately.

Pay Details: $75.00 to $100.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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