Fractional CFO, Encino, California

posted: 8th October 2025

CFO Recruit is partnering a California based client to engage an interim/Fractional CFO, VP of Finance or Director of Finance to support for a 4-6 week period.  The role will be full time hours for the term of the engagement and will require a hands on finance leader to oversee the financial management of the business. Initially there is a need to be on site as a business partner to the leadership team in a suburb of LA. The interim CFO will have the following remit:

• Lead day-to-day finance operations within a lean, high-growth environment.
• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting to ensure  sufficient liquidity.
• Manage OpEx governance and ensure continued cost control across the organization.
• Prepare and deliver timely financial reporting and performance insights to the leadership team and founders.
• Partner directly with the CEO and Chairman on strategic and operational decisions.
• Manage vendor payment schedules and relationships to balance cash flow and supplier needs.
• Provide hands-on support in month-end close, P&L analysis, and management reporting.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Experience in high-growth, product-driven environments.
• Ability to work in a hands on capacity with fluency in P&Ls, inventory dynamics, and cash management.
• Excellent business partnering skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in the retail retail/wholesale sector with an understanding of  e-commerce is preferred.
• Proven track record managing liquidity, forecasting, and reporting in lean environments required.
• Strong analytical skills.