<p>We are looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide both executive-level direction and active day-to-day leadership for the finance function in Salinas, California. This position calls for a hands-on leader who can shape long-range financial strategy, strengthen operational performance, and support sound decision-making across a complex, mission-focused organization. The ideal candidate brings experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or similarly purpose-driven settings and is comfortable leading sizable budgets, developing teams, and maintaining financial stability during a period of immediate organizational need.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full scope of financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and dependable support for organizational leadership.</p><p>• Partner with executive stakeholders to develop financial plans, guide budgeting priorities, and align fiscal strategy with organizational goals.</p><p>• Evaluate financial performance through analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning to identify risks, opportunities, and operational improvements.</p><p>• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of approximately 10 direct reports, with close oversight of the Controller function.</p><p>• Maintain strong day-to-day finance management while contributing to high-level executive decisions and long-term business planning.</p><p>• Support the organization through urgent leadership needs by providing stability, accountability, and continuity across financial activities.</p><p>• Oversee complex budgeting environments, including funding structures common to healthcare, nonprofit, or other mission-driven organizations.</p><p>• Contribute to finance systems improvement efforts, including potential platform implementation or transition initiatives, and help optimize related processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore</p>
<p>Reach out to <strong><u>Michelle Espejo</u></strong><u> via </u><strong><u>email or LinkedIn</u></strong> for additional information or questions regarding this listing.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Head of Finance & Operations| Investment Management | San Francisco| Hybrid </strong></p><p> </p><p>An emerging investment platform focused on technology-driven private markets is seeking a Head of Finance & Operations to help build and scale its U.S. business. With an established investment track record, active investment vehicles, and plans for a new flagship fund launch, the firm is at a pivotal stage of growth.</p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join early as a key strategic hire, working directly with senior leadership to build the firm’s finance and operational infrastructure from the ground up. The role offers broad exposure across fund operations, business strategy, investor support, and platform growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead finance and operations for the U.S. platform</li><li>Oversee accounting, budgeting, payroll, vendor management, and daily operations</li><li>Support fund launches, investment vehicles, and platform expansion</li><li>Build scalable processes, controls, and operational workflows</li><li>Partner with external providers including fund administrators, legal, compliance, and accounting teams</li><li>Work closely with leadership on strategic initiatives and growth plans </li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>