Search jobs now Find the right job type for you Explore how we help job seekers Contract talent Permanent talent Learn how we work with you Executive search Finance and Accounting Technology Marketing and Creative Legal Administrative and Customer Support Technology Risk, Audit and Compliance Finance and Accounting Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience Legal Operations Human Resources 2026 Salary Guide Demand for Skilled Talent Report Building Future-Forward Tech Teams Job Market Outlook Press Room Salary and hiring trends Adaptive working Competitive advantage Work/life balance Inclusion Browse jobs Find your next hire Our locations

Chief Financial Officer in Salt Lake City, UT

Chief Financial Officer Job Description

CFOs must have strong analytical, strategic-planning, operational and communication skills, including an ability to work well with the CEO, board members and other senior executives. CFOs typically have at least 10 years of experience in accounting or finance, including a minimum of five years in a management role. Many companies prefer candidates who possess advanced credentials such as an MBA, CPA, CGMA or CMA. Professionals should possess knowledge of all aspects of GAAP. Public companies also require experience with SEC reporting. Public accounting experience is highly valued. Candidates for CFO should have held positions of increasing responsibility within accounting and finance, such as director of finance, director of accounting or controller.

Typical chief financial officer duties:

Providing strategic management of the accounting and finance functionsDirecting accounting policies, procedures and internal controlsRecommending improvements to ensure the integrity of a company’s financial informationManaging or overseeing the relationship with independent auditorsCollaborating with chief information officers on technology decisionsOverseeing financial systems implementations and upgradesManaging relationships with investors and investment institutionsIdentifying and managing business risks and insurance requirementsHiring, training and retaining accounting and finance staff

Looking for a chief financial officer or a chief financial officer job?

Submit your resume or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.Robert Half can help you with your chief financial officer staffing needs.
Salary for Chief Financial Officer in Salt Lake City, UT
211140 - 347490
Low
211140
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
291330
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
347490
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Corporate Controller 164160 199800 230310 Divisional Controller 128250 174690 190350 Assistant Controller 101520 132300 153360 Plant Controller 119880 135000 146880 Director of Financial Reporting 139320 173610 199530 Senior Financial Reporting Accountant 98010 108810 120690 Financial Reporting Manager 120150 146340 171990 Financial Reporting Accountant 80190 92070 107190 Director of Accounting 136620 178200 197910 Cost Accounting Manager 106110 123930 137970 Senior Cost Accountant 90180 103950 115020 Cost Accountant 77490 85320 100440 Accounting Manager 104490 122040 137700 Senior Accountant 86400 102330 117720 Staff Accountant 65880 79650 94770 Entry-Level Staff Accountant 59130 66960 74520 Senior Accountant – Financial Services 91800 110970 123390 Accountant – Financial Services 78300 96390 111510 Entry-Level Accountant – Financial Services 65880 81000 94230 Forensic Accountant 93690 118530 133650 Property Accountant 75870 86940 101790 Procurement Manager 90720 123930 139590 Procurement Specialist 51570 65880 80460 Accounting Specialist 48600 54540 59130

Explore more salaries

Learn what sets our data apart

Looking to hire? Start here.

Access the skilled permanent and contract talent you need—from support roles to C-suite—with precision matching powered by Robert Half recruiters leveraging their experience combined together with our industry-leading AI technology. Hire talent

More to explore

Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.