In-seat CFO

Xerxes Global

. Serve in senior leadership-level interim roles for clients .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in finance leadership, including GAAP knowledge, financial strategy, and operational improvement. Proven ability to manage financial functions, oversee audits, and provide strategic insights while mentoring finance teams.

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GAAP KnowledgeFinancial Strategy LeadershipBudgeting And ForecastingCash Flow ManagementCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationGeneral Ledger ManagementMonth-End And Year-End CloseVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingInternal ControlsProcess ImprovementCapital AllocationTreasury ManagementAudit Coordination

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationStrategic JudgmentMentoringAccountabilityTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Modern ERP SystemsAdvanced Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityPublic AccountingMulti-Entity EnvironmentsHigh-Growth CompaniesFinancial Reporting Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve in senior leadership-level interim roles for clients
Lead client finance and accounting functions, aligning financial strategy with business priorities and value creation initiatives
Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Ensure accuracy and integrity of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting
Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and standardized procedures
Oversee cash management, treasury, working capital, and cash flow forecasting
Guide capital allocation and investment decisions
Oversee annual audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
Manage lender reporting and covenant compliance
Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen financial accuracy, and reduce close cycles
Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, and variance analysis with executive leadership and operations
Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to improve performance, manage risk, and support growth
Mentor and develop finance and accounting teams
Serve as a key financial partner to private equity sponsors and portfolio company leadership, communicating performance, priorities, and progress against value creation plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

A technically strong and seasoned finance leader with deep GAAP knowledge and sound strategic and commercial judgment
Skilled at leading financial strategy and improving finance and accounting operations in dynamic environments
Clear, confident communication skills for advising executive leadership and partnering with internal teams, external partners, and private equity sponsors
Process-oriented, with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution, leading teams, and owning key deliverables under tight timelines
Ability and flexibility to travel on-site to clients as appropriate
Travel estimated at 25–40%, depending on client needs
15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience across public accounting, consulting, or industry roles, including significant leadership responsibility
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
CPA strongly preferred
Hands-on experience leading finance and accounting functions, overseeing financial statements, and driving budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
Strong understanding of cash flow management, capital allocation, internal controls, audits, and financial reporting requirements
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Familiarity with modern ERP systems
Experience in private equity, multi-entity environments, or high-growth companies is highly valued
Big 4 or public accounting experience strongly preferred; corporate finance and accounting leadership backgrounds also considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Attractive bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package