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Robert Half
Interim CFO
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What they do
A Chief Financial Officer is responsible for managing the financial actions of a company or organization. Duties include financial planning, analyzing financial strengths and weaknesses, proposing corrective actions, and tracking cash flow.
$208,760 / year median in New York
+6% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Interim CFO to provide steady financial leadership for a family-owned construction organization in Rochester, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on executive who can step in quickly, support the President with high-level financial guidance, and bring structure to a busy accounting environment during a sensitive period. The role will oversee core finance operations, strengthen reporting and cash management, and help the business navigate audit activity, compliance matters, and critical month-end and year-end processes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance and accounting function on an interim basis, providing executive-level oversight across daily operations and long-range financial priorities.
- Serve as a key advisor to the President, delivering clear analysis on cash flow, liquidity, capital needs, and overall financial performance.
- Direct the accounting team, including leadership of the Controller and coordination across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and staff accounting activities.
- Manage timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes to ensure reliable financial results and executive reporting.
- Prepare, review, and present financial statements and management reports that support informed business decisions.
- Guide the organization through ongoing audit activity, valuation-related reviews, and other financial examinations with strong attention to accuracy and documentation.
- Oversee tax and compliance-related matters, including sales tax considerations and review of financial controls and reporting obligations.
- Utilize AS400 and related business systems to extract data, improve reporting visibility, and support efficient financial operations.