Chief Financial Officer - California

Chief Financial Officer Upland, California Salary: $350,000 - $450,000 We're seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for one of our multi-site retail clients in California. This candidate will work closely with the CEO and the executive team, providing strategic financial guidance to support the company's continued growth. The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen paired with an approachable leadership style, mentoring and leading a team and fostering effective cross-functional relationships. Requirements: Oversee finance, accounting, treasury, tax, IT, and budgeting functions. Lead, develop, and mentor finance, accounting, and IT teams. Deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasts, and analysis to support decision-making. Strengthen financial controls, compliance, and organizational processes. Support strategic initiatives, investments, and key stakeholder relationships. Improve systems and workflows to drive efficiency, scalability, and growth. Qualifications: Proven CFO experience in growth-oriented companies, ideally with $700M+ revenue. 10+ years leading accounting, finance, and IT teams across multi-site operations. Strong educational foundation (Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance required; CPA preferred; MBA ideal). Experience with M&A, multi-entity financial oversight, and GAAP compliance. Demonstrated ability to improve organizational infrastructure, processes, and systems. Hands-on, collaborative leader with strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills. Comfortable in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments; adaptable and team-focused. Perks: 401K Dental & Health/ Life Insurance Paid time off! If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Sarah at COREcruitment dot com Due to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven't heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out!

Created: 2026-03-10