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Interim CFO

CFS
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite / Hybrid Flexibility)

Compensation: $125 – $175/hour DOE

Join a company where your leadership can make an immediate impact. Our client is a well-established Bakersfield organization seeking a seasoned finance leader to step into a high-visibility role during a key transition period. This is an opportunity to stabilize operations, strengthen reporting, and guide executive decision-making at a critical time.

This is more than a finance consulting role. It’s an opportunity to lead strategy, improve processes, and bring executive-level financial leadership where it’s needed most.

The Opportunity

As an Interim CFO, you’ll oversee the finance and accounting function while partnering closely with ownership and leadership. This role is ideal for someone who can step in quickly, assess priorities, and drive clarity across cash flow, reporting, and operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead finance and accounting operations during a transition period
  • Oversee cash flow management, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Deliver timely financial statements and executive reporting
  • Strengthen internal controls, processes, and operational efficiency
  • Partner with ownership on strategic planning and key business decisions
  • Support banking relationships, audits, and outside advisors

What We’re Looking For

  • Prior experience as a CFO, VP Finance, Controller, or senior finance executive
  • Strong background in financial reporting, forecasting, and cash management
  • Ability to lead teams and create structure in changing environments
  • Experience in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, or multi-entity operations preferred

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Immediate impact role with executive visibility
  • Opportunity to guide a business through a critical transition
  • Strategic seat at the table with ownership and leadership
  • Flexible engagement structure depending on business needs

If you’re looking for a role where you can step in, lead decisively, and create measurable value, this is a strong next step.

Timing is everything. Whether you’re actively exploring or open to the right opportunity, we’d welcome the chance to connect. Many of our roles are not posted publicly—reach out to learn more.

Salary : $125 - $175

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