Chief Financial Officer - Warren Whitney

Warren Whitney

$160K — $240K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
  • Background includes public accounting and experience with private/nonprofit sectors.
  • Strong expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting with problem-solving skills.
  • Strategic thinker with a focus on risk mitigation in financial strategies.
  • Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building skills across organizations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement financial strategies and plans for client growth and profitability.
  • Forecast and analyze cash flow, implementing strategies for effective cash management.
  • Provide financial decision support, partnering with leaders across departments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including banks and auditors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
  • Eligible for autonomous work opportunities across various client projects.
  • Opportunity for impactful work in fractional and interim CFO roles.
Full Job Description
Do you prefer a job where you can make an impact and have a great deal of autonomy? Would you like to work with a variety of clients? Are you both an experienced CFO and good at relationships? Please read on...

POSITION OVERVIEW

As Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will serve clients in fractional, interim, and project-based roles. You will provide strategic leadership, financial planning and analysis, risk management, and financial decision support. The CFO is a full-time role, eligible for benefits.

Key responsibilities, in support of your clients, will include:

Financial Planning and Analysis - Including the development and implementation of financial strategies and plans that support the organization's growth and profitability.

Cash Flow Management and Cost Management - Forecasting and analysis, along with implementation of strategies to optimize cash management, while minimizing risk.

Financial Decision Support - Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance and support for decision-making.

Relationship Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

We understand that each person brings a unique set of skills. The following qualifications are indicative of the backgrounds we seek:
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Experience with non-profit organizations or mid-sized businesses is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. MBA and/or CPA preferred. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting requirements.
  • Experience that includes both public accounting and privately held or nonprofit employment.
  • Expertise in planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data to support informed decision making.
  • Ability to think strategically and develop financial strategies that support overall business goals and objectives while mitigating risk.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with leaders and stakeholders across an organization.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is based on client billing. Current Warren Whitney professionals who serve as CFOs range in compensation from $160,000 to $240,000. The firm offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees.

TO APPLY

Please send a resume through our online application portal. For best consideration, respond by August 15, 2026. Resumes will be reviewed when received and held in confidence.

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