<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>Director of Operations | Wealth Management Firm | Mill Valley; Hybrid</strong></p><p> </p><p>Join a growing independent wealth management firm seeking an experienced operations leader to drive efficiency, enhance the client experience, and help scale the business. This is a high-impact leadership role with broad visibility, partnering closely with firm leadership in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is a client-focused firm where you'll play a key role in shaping operations and supporting long-term growth. The firm offers a collaborative culture, strong work-life balance, comprehensive benefits with fully covered employee medical insurance, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and unique team events and perks.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the firm's operations and client service functions </li><li>Develop and improve workflows, processes, and operational best practices </li><li>Optimize technology, CRM systems, and software integrations </li><li>Oversee custodian operations, account administration, and asset movement </li><li>Manage key vendor relationships and operational infrastructure </li><li>Partner with HR and compliance on onboarding, employee initiatives, and regulatory processes </li><li>Lead strategic projects that improve scalability and operational efficiency </li></ul><p><strong>For fastest consideration, reach out to <u>Michelle Espejo via email or LinkedIn</u>.</strong></p>