Chief Financial Officer

Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Company: Confidential (Represented by Talley LLP)Industry: Business Services / Transportation / Facilities & Operational ServicesLocation: Los Angeles, California (Onsite – Zip 90040)Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experienceAbout OpportunityTalley LLP has been exclusively retained to identify a Chief Financial Officer for a well-established, privately held services organization headquartered in Los Angeles. This company has operated successfully for more than 60 years and employs over 1,000 professionals nationwide across multiple operating divisions. With a strong reputation for operational excellence, long-term client partnerships, and steady growth, the organization is seeking a strategic financial leader to help guide its next phase of expansion. This search is confidential due to succession planning.Position OverviewThe Chief Financial Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the overall financial strategy, operational performance, and fiscal stewardship of the organization.This role combines high-level strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight. The CFO will lead all accounting, reporting, FP&A, treasury, tax, audit, and compliance functions while building scalable financial infrastructure to support a complex, multi-entity, multi-location business.The ideal candidate is both strategic and pragmatic — someone who can partner with ownership, influence operational leaders, and drive measurable financial performance improvements.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Finance Leadership• Develop and execute long-term financial strategy aligned with company growth objectives • Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership • Provide financial insights to guide investment, expansion, and operational decisionsFinancial Planning & Analysis• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning • Deliver KPIs, dashboards, and actionable reporting to improve profitability • Analyze revenue, labor, and cost drivers to enhance marginsAccounting & Controls• Oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting • Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls • Lead month-end, year-end, audit, and tax processesTreasury & Capital Management• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital • Oversee banking relationships, debt structures, and financing strategies • Support capital allocation and growth initiativesLeadership & Operations Partnership• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team (Controller, Assistant Controller, staff) • Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership to drive performance • Support contract pricing, vendor strategy, and potential acquisitionsQualifications• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • CPA and/or MBA preferred • 10–15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience • Prior experience as CFO, VP Finance, or Controller in a multi-location or multi-entity environment • Strong background in FP&A, treasury, and operational finance • Proven ability to scale processes and lead high-performing teams • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-oriented leadership style • Excellent executive communication and business partnership skillsWhy This Role• Executive leadership visibility and direct partnership with ownership • Stable, profitable organization with national footprint • Opportunity to modernize and scale the finance function • Meaningful influence on strategy and long-term growth • Confidential succession opportunity with strong upside