Strategic CFO — Growth, Profitability & Leadership

Mannik Smith Group; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Planning + Design is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the company’s financial strategy and operations from Oakland, CA. You will partner with the President and leadership team to steer budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and controls across a globally active practice with multi-year growth plans.

The role calls for a strong finance professional with a commercial mindset who can influence cross-functional leaders and drive profitability and strategic initiatives in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience within engineering, consulting, professional services, construction services, or other project-based businesses.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the President and leadership team.
• Drive financial and operational decision-making that supports revenue growth, profitability improvement, and long-term value creation.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and business initiatives.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for operational and technical leaders.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Partner with acquisitions leadership to support integration activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Deltek

ADP

PowerBI

Job description

Alta Planning + Design is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the company’s financial strategy and operations from Oakland, CA. You will partner with the President and leadership team to steer budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and controls across a globally active practice with multi-year growth plans.

The role calls for a strong finance professional with a commercial mindset who can influence cross-functional leaders and drive profitability and strategic initiatives in a dynamic