Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Los Angeles, California (Onsite)
Confidential Search | Exclusively Represented by Talley LLP
Lead the Financial Future of a Market-Leading Organizatio
nTalley LLP has been exclusively retained to identify a Chief Financial Officer for a highly respected, privately held services organization headquartered in Los Angeles, California
.With more than 60 years of operating history, over 1,000 employees nationwide, and a reputation built on operational excellence, long-standing client relationships, and consistent growth, this organization has established itself as a leader within its industry
.As part of a planned leadership succession, the company is seeking a strategic and operationally minded CFO to join the executive leadership team and help guide the organization through its next chapter of growth, innovation, and value creation
.This is a rare opportunity to step into a well-established business with a strong foundation while helping shape its future
.
Why This Opportunity Stands O
utExecutive Leadership Influen
ceYou will serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership, helping drive key decisions that impact growth, profitability, operational performance, and long-term strateg
y.Opportunity to Build and Moderni
zeThe organization is financially stable and well-positioned for future growth. The incoming CFO will have the opportunity to enhance financial systems, improve reporting and analytics, strengthen operational visibility, and help build scalable infrastructure for the futur
e.Significant Strategic Impa
ctThis role extends well beyond traditional accounting and reporting responsibilities. The CFO will play a meaningful role in evaluating growth initiatives, improving operational performance, supporting acquisitions, optimizing capital allocation, and helping leadership make data-driven decision
s.Established Business with Strong Moment
umUnlike turnaround situations, this organization has a proven track record of success, a loyal customer base, strong market position, and a leadership team committed to long-term growt
h.
The Opportun
ityThe Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for leading all aspects of the company's financial operations while serving as a strategic business partner to ownership and senior leadersh
ip.The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with operational business acumen and possesses the ability to move seamlessly between executive-level strategy and hands-on executi
on.You will overs
- ee:Financial strategy and long-range plann
- ingBudgeting, forecasting, and FP&am
- p;AAccounting and financial report
- ingTreasury, cash flow, and banking relationsh
- ipsInternal controls and risk managem
- entAudit, tax, and regulatory complia
- nceOperational finance and profitability initiati
- vesFinancial systems, reporting, and process improvem
- entFinance team leadership and developm
ent
What You'll Be Responsible
ForStrategic Leader
- shipPartner with ownership and executive leadership to establish and execute long-term business objecti
- ves.Provide financial insights and recommendations that support growth and profitabil
- ity.Evaluate investments, capital expenditures, and strategic initiati
ves.Financial Planning & Perform
- anceLead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range financial plann
- ing.Develop executive dashboards and KPI report
- ing.Identify opportunities to improve margins, productivity, and financial performa
nce.Finance & Accounting Operat
- ionsEnsure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial report
- ing.Strengthen internal controls and financial proces
- ses.Oversee audit and tax activit
ies.Treasury & Capital Manage
- mentManage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financing strateg
- ies.Support debt management and capital allocation decisi
ons.Leadership & Organizational Develop
- mentBuild, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance organizat
- ion.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvem
- ent.Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and executive leaders
hip.
The Ideal Cand
idateWe are seeking a proven financial executive who is equally comfortable discussing strategy in the boardroom and rolling up their sleeves to solve operational challe
nges.Qualifications inc
- lude:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discip
- line.CPA and/or MBA strongly prefe
- rred.10–15+ years of progressive finance leadership experi
- ence.Previous experience as a CFO, VP Finance, or senior finance execu
- tive.Experience supporting multi-location and/or multi-entity organizat
- ions.Strong background in FP&A, treasury, financial reporting, and operational fin
- ance.Proven success leading teams and scaling financial infrastruc
- ture.Exceptional communication, leadership, and business partnering sk
ills.
What Success Look
s LikeWithin your first 12–18 months, you
- will:Become a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leade
- rship.Enhance financial visibility and decision-making capabil
- ities.Improve forecasting accuracy and operational repo
- rting.Strengthen financial processes and con
- trols.Identify opportunities to increase profitability and operational effic
- iency.Help position the organization for its next phase of sustainable g
rowth.
Confidential Executive
SearchThis search is being conducted confidentially due to succession planning consider
ations.Qualified candidates who are interested in learning more about this unique leadership opportunity are encouraged to apply in conf
idence.If you are seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, influence strategic direction, and help lead a successful organization through its next stage of growth, we would welcome the opportunity to speak wi
th you.
