Strategic CFO — Growth, Profitability & Controls

Safehouse Security Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Safehouse Security Solutions is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations and planning for a global security services firm. You will partner with the CEO and operations leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and profitability across client accounts.

Key duties include managing payroll, A/P/A/R, financial reporting, and internal controls, while shaping pricing for contracts and expansions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 15 years of experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.
• Experience managing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial controls.
• Strong Excel and accounting software experience.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Must be local to the Los Angeles area and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee company’s overall financial operations and financial strategy.
• Prepare and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Provide financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Track financial performance by client/account.
• Oversee bookkeeping, accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain proper financial records and internal controls.
• Coordinate with outside accountants and tax professionals.
• Ensure compliance with tax and financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee payroll processing and payroll-related expenses.
• Monitor overtime, labor costs, and allocate payroll to accounts.
• Analyze labor costs to maintain account profitability.
• Oversee client invoicing and collections, and review contracts from a financial perspective.
• Identify billing discrepancies and revenue leakage.
• Analyze profitability per security account; advise on pricing for new contracts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Payroll management

Spreadsheet proficiency

Internal controls

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/BA

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Safehouse Security Solutions is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead financial operations and planning for a global security services firm. You will partner with the CEO and operations leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and profitability across client accounts.

Key duties include managing payroll, A/P/A/R, financial reporting, and internal controls, while shaping pricing for contracts and expansions.