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Robert Half

Meridian, MS (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/14/2026

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Job Description

Lana Funkhouser with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy and accounting operations for a growing organization. This role is suited for a hands-on finance leader who can translate project and company performance into clear recommendations for executive decision-making. The CFO will guide planning, profitability analysis, and cash management while strengthening financial discipline across the business. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Controller who would like to elevate into a CFO role!
Responsibilities:
  • Direct the company's budgeting cycle, financial forecasting activities, and long-range planning efforts to support business goals.
  • Evaluate earnings, gross margin, and operating results, then present meaningful insights that help leadership improve performance.
  • Oversee project-based accounting activities, including cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
  • Review contract and project results to identify trends in backlog, margin movement, and overall financial health.
  • Monitor liquidity through detailed cash flow planning and active management of working capital needs.
  • Serve as the primary financial contact for lenders and maintain productive partnerships with banking institutions.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team while fostering accountability and career growth.
  • Stay involved in day-to-day accounting matters when needed to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and continuity of operations.
  • Support ownership-related financial reporting and help reinforce a culture of employee ownership across the organization.
  • Improve financial workflows, internal controls, and supporting systems to increase efficiency and reporting quality.
Please reach out to Lana Funkhouser with Robert Half to review this position.
Job Order:
03590-0013435993

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