CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half Management Resources is looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to support one of our clients on an interim basis. This contract opportunity is suited for an executive who can combine strategic insight with hands-on execution, guiding financial operations while supporting leadership, the board, and external stakeholders. The position requires a confident decision-maker who can oversee core finance activities, maintain business continuity, and contribute to high-level planning with minimal ramp-up time.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the organization’s finance function and serve as the senior financial leader throughout the contract engagement.

• Develop and monitor cash flow projections, oversee liquidity planning, and help safeguard the company’s financial position.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and month-end close activities.

• Maintain communication with lenders, oversee covenant compliance, and support financing-related discussions.

• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, and other advisors to keep reporting and compliance activities on track.

• Prepare clear financial updates, analysis, and presentation materials for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Evaluate margins, profitability, and operating performance to provide actionable recommendations for business decisions.

• Support due diligence, transaction preparation, and other corporate finance initiatives tied to strategic events.

• Lead, mentor, and support the existing finance team while remaining involved in day-to-day financial operations.

• Previous experience serving in a Chief Financial Officer capacity with responsibility for enterprise-level financial leadership.

• Strong background in cash flow analysis, capital management, financial reporting, and executive decision support.

• Demonstrated success overseeing month-end close processes and maintaining reliable financial controls.

• Experience working with lenders, external auditors, tax advisors, and board-level reporting requirements.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in manufacturing or complex industrial business environments.

• Background supporting transaction-related activities such as mergers and acquisitions, sale processes, or readiness for due diligence.

• Ability and willingness to assume financial signing authority as an independent contractor when required.