Explore Chief Financial Officer (CFO) jobs for experienced finance leaders ready to guide business strategy, oversee financial operations, and support long-term growth. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including CFO and senior finance leadership roles across industries.
A CFO leads an organization’s financial strategy and helps executives make informed decisions. Typical responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, financial reporting, risk oversight, and relationships with investors, lenders, and boards. Depending on the organization, the role may also oversee accounting, treasury, tax, procurement, or business operations.
Employers often seek extensive finance or accounting experience, a record of leadership, and the ability to connect financial insight to business priorities. A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field is common; many executives also hold an MBA, CPA, or other relevant credential. Strong candidates communicate clearly, manage complex decisions, and lead teams through growth and change.
CFO opportunities span technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, professional services, and other sectors. Titles and scope vary by company size: a CFO at a growing company may be closely involved in fundraising and day-to-day operations, while a CFO at a large enterprise may lead a broad finance organization and partner with the board on capital allocation and corporate strategy.
Search Ladders for vetted Chief Financial Officer and senior finance jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by industry, location, and responsibilities to identify roles that match your leadership experience and career goals.
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Engage in financial reporting excellence as you lead the charge in consolidating insights from diverse sources while driving improvements in a dynamic environment. This role demands strong analytical...
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Facility Chief Financial Officer
$150K - $180K *
Lead financial operations and strategic planning for a growing healthcare organization. Ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and effective revenue cycle management while fostering a culture of finan...
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Chief Financial Management NF-04
$80K - $95K *
Transform financial management practices by overseeing MWR fund budgets, developing policies, and ensuring compliance. Lead a team to enhance resource allocation and internal controls, driving efficie...
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$100K - $120K *
Elevate financial operations by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to leadership. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial repo...
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$100K - $120K *
Build a dynamic finance team by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic financial insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational goa...
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$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to leadership. Collaborate cross-functionally t...
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$108K - $130K *
Join a dynamic finance team to oversee accounting processes, ensure compliance with GAAP, and provide strategic financial insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to support budgeting, audits, and tea...
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$100K - $120K *
Elevate financial operations by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to leadership. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance financial repo...
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$100K - $120K *
Drive financial excellence by overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing strategic insights to leadership. Lead a team, manage audits, and collaborate cross-function...
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Oversee financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Lead month-end close, prepare financial statements, and provide strategic insights to leadership. Collaborate cross-functional...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping financial strategies to enhance healthcare operations. As a key leader, you'll oversee complex financial systems, manage budgets, and drive efficiency across the facility, e...
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Manager of Finance and Accounting
$96K - $112K *
Drive financial excellence by overseeing accounting operations and enhancing reporting. Lead a team to support strategic planning and decision-making, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial pro...
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$170K - $200K *
Lead the charge in financial operations, ensuring strategic oversight and execution across the healthcare system. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive financial integrity, operational effici...
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$103K - $138K *
Empower your career by leading financial operations, enhancing fiscal controls, and guiding a dedicated team. Drive strategic decision-making and improve processes to ensure efficient management of Co...
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$136K - $253K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead finance operations, driving strategic initiatives and process improvements while ensuring compliance and enhancing financial performance across the organization...
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Drive financial excellence by leading teams in accounting and finance, ensuring compliance and process improvements. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance profitability and support strategic initia...
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Lead the charge in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic decision-making within the Homeless Housing and Community Development Division, while supporting daily acco...
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SVP Finance (Non-profit, Cleantech Incubator)
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Shape your career with a pivotal finance leadership role driving social impact. Lead financial strategy, compliance, and team development in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and economi...
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Deputy Director of Financial Reporting and Compliance
$128K - $135K *
Advance financial integrity by overseeing reporting and compliance functions. Lead a team in managing financial operations, ensuring adherence to GAAP and GAAS standards while implementing best practi...
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$125K - $150K *
Transform financial operations by leading accounting, compliance, and reporting for a remote team. Drive improvements in financial systems and ensure adherence to government regulations while collabor...
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$300K - $350K *
Elevate your career by leading the accounting function, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives. Play a key role in financial reporting, internal controls, and guiding executive managem...
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$300K - $350K *
Champion the strategic direction of accounting operations, ensuring compliance and integrity in financial reporting. Lead a scalable team to navigate growth complexities while advising executive manag...
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$300K - $350K *
Partner with us to lead and innovate the accounting function, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting while driving strategic initiatives and fostering a scalable, efficient accounting...
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Lead the strategic direction of accounting operations, ensuring compliance and integrity of financial reporting while fostering a scalable, efficient accounting organization aligned with growth object...
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Shape the future of our accounting function by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and enhancing financial reporting integrity. Drive efficiency and scalability in a dynamic...
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What does a Chief Financial Officer do?
A Chief Financial Officer leads an organization’s financial strategy and oversees key areas such as planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, and financial risk. The CFO also advises executive leadership and may work with investors, lenders, and the board.
What qualifications are commonly required for CFO jobs?
CFO roles generally require substantial finance or accounting experience, a track record of leadership, and strong strategic and communication skills. Employers commonly look for a bachelor’s degree in a related field; an MBA, CPA, or similar credential may be preferred or required.
Which industries hire Chief Financial Officers?
CFOs work across industries including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and professional services. Responsibilities vary based on the organization’s size, business model, and stage of growth.
How can I find CFO jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse CFO and senior finance leadership listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its responsibilities, qualifications, industry, and location.