CFO Jobs

CFO jobs are responsible for overseeing financial activity for companies and organizations, and for setting financial policies and strategies to maximize profitability while eliminating sources of waste, fraud, and inefficiency.  Duties of a chief financial officer also typically include coordinating the compiling and distribution of financial documents, ensuring tax compliance, supervising accounting staff and other finance professionals, and coordinating the analysis and presentation of financial data and predictions to assist company management in determining optimal business strategies.  CFO jobs generally require at least a master’s degree in a finance-related discipline from an accredited college or university.  Since CFO jobs are usually the top-ranking finance leadership position in a company or agency, these jobs typically also require at least ten years of experience in a high-level accounting or finance role.  The tasks of initiating business process improvements and using market forecasts generated from financial records to proactively change business strategies when appropriate, which are also important aspects of CFO jobs, make previous experience in executive management positions beneficial as well.

People in CFO jobs typically work in corporate headquarters and other central offices, in order to expediently communicate with other members of management regarding the financial status of the company.  As a result, most CFO positions are found in larger metropolitan areas.  CFO jobs may also call for travel to branch offices to oversee accounting practices, perform audits, and meet with other finance staff members.

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Chief Financial Officer Slone Partners Midwest US 02/03/2012
Slone Partners seeks a Chief Financial Officer for a rapidly growing specialty laboratory based in the Midwest.  ... More
Controller (PR#5362) Community Solutions, Inc. Windsor, Connecticut 02/03/2012
GENERAL FUNCTION: Management of all financial work of the Agency. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:            Fiscal: Direction of the financial affairs and financial analysis of the ... More
Senior Vice President, Head of Insurance Solutions/Retirement Solutions (IS/RS) Financial Management Lincoln Financial Group Radnor, Pennsylvania US 02/03/2012
The Senior Vice President, Head of Insurance Solutions/Retirement Solutions (IS/RS) Financial Management is a high profile role that will provide executive leadership and strategy to the IS/RS financial organization. IS/RS business includes the following areas: Life Solutions, Annuity Solutions, ... More
Audit Manager CHAN Healthcare Auditors Menasha, Wisconsin US 02/03/2012
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CONTROLLER WESTERN (16692) STERN & ASSOCIATES, INC. WESTERN US 02/03/2012
Develops, implements and directs the accounting functions of CPMC, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, month-end and year-end close and financial analysis and reporting. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. ... More
Chief Financial Officer Clemson University Foundation Clemson, Copywriter/Editorial 02/03/2012
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – CLEMSON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION POSITION DESCRIPTION: ... More
Senior Vice President, Head of Insurance Solutions/Retirement Solutions (IS/RS) Financial Management Lincoln Financial Group Radnor, Pennsylvania US 02/03/2012
The Senior Vice President, Head of Insurance Solutions/Retirement Solutions (IS/RS) Financial Management is a high profile role that will provide executive leadership and strategy to the IS/RS financial organization. IS/RS business includes the following areas: Life Solutions, Annuity Solutions, ... More
Chief Financial Officer Three Pillars Senior Living Communities Dousman, Wisconsin US 02/01/2012
Three Pillars Senior Living Communities seeks an articulate and forward-thinking finance executive to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  A nationally recognized leader in the field of care ... More
Controller Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries Madison, Wisconsin US 02/01/2012
Controller – Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries is currently seeking an experienced full-time Controller. This position is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the Finance Department processes and systems, ensuring the financial position of Oakwood ... More
Chief Financial Officer Williamsburg Landing Williamsburg, Virginia US 01/31/2012
Oversees all functions of finance and accounting including cash management, capital project, bond financing, medicare reimbursement, resident contracts, strategic financial planning. Will lead and develop team of 5. Reports to CEO and Board. More
Controller - Finance Department TNTP Brooklyn, New York 01/31/2012
Controller – Finance Department Brooklyn, NY TNTP strives to end the injustice of educational inequality by providing excellent teachers to the students who need them most and by advancing policies and practices that ensure effective teaching in every classroom. ... More
Controller - Finance Department TNTP New York US 01/31/2012
Controller – Finance Department Brooklyn, NY TNTP strives to end the injustice of educational inequality by providing excellent teachers to the students who need them most and by advancing policies and practices that ensure effective teaching in every classroom. ... More
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