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Chief Financial Officer

Portland, OR

$170K - $185K/yr

This full time role is ideal for a hands on financial executive who can provide strategic CFO leadership while also stepping into the details when needed. Candidates must bring extensive construction ...

Now CFO

Chief Financial Officer

Portland, OR

$170K - $185K/yr

This full time role is ideal for a hands on financial executive who can provide strategic CFO leadership while also stepping into the details when needed. Candidates must bring extensive construction ...

Now CFO

Chief Financial Officer

Portland, OR · On-site

$170K - $185K/yr

This full time role is ideal for a hands on financial executive who can provide strategic CFO leadership while also stepping into the details when needed. Candidates must bring extensive construction ...

Now CFO

Chief Financial Officer

Portland, OR

$170K - $185K/yr

This role is ideal for a hands-on financial executive who can step confidently into client environments, provide high-level CFO guidance, and still roll up their sleeves when the situation calls for ...

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Chief Financial Officer

Englewood, CO · Hybrid

$230K - $260K/yr

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Direct Hire | Englewood, CO - 80112 (Hybrid) NOW CFO is partnering ... Provide executive leadership for Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative ...

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Chief Financial Officer

Englewood, CO · On-site

$180 - $280/hr

NOW CFO is partnering with a confidential client to identify a strategic and hands-on Chief ... Provide executive leadership for Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative ...

W S DARLEY & CO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Itasca, IL · On-site

$300K - $500K/yr

The CFO will partner closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to ensure Darley ... government contracting or Defense and Aerospace experience. * Deep expertise in liquidity ...

W S Darley & Co

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Itasca, IL · On-site

$300K - $500K/yr

The CFO will partner closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to ensure Darley ... government contracting or Defense and Aerospace experience. * Deep expertise in liquidity ...

W S DARLEY & CO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Itasca, IL · On-site

$300K - $500K/yr

The CFO will partner closely with the President/CEO and Board of Directors to ensure Darley ... government contracting or Defense and Aerospace experience. * Deep expertise in liquidity ...

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How much do executive cfo government jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive cfo government in the United States is $151,302.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,500.00 and $182,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Cfo Government vs Financial Manager?

AspectExecutive Cfo GovernmentFinancial Manager
CredentialsCPA, CPA, or equivalent; government finance certificationsBachelor’s or Master’s in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, public sector organizationsPrivate companies, corporations, or non-profits
Employer & IndustryFederal, state, or local governmentPrivate sector businesses across industries
Primary FocusOverseeing government financial operations, compliance, and budgetingManaging financial planning, reporting, and analysis for organizations

The Executive CFO Government primarily manages financial strategies and compliance within government agencies, while a Financial Manager focuses on organizational financial planning and reporting in the private sector. Both roles require strong financial credentials but differ in work environment and scope of responsibilities.

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Chief Financial Officer

Now CFO

Portland, OR

$170K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Consulting CFO | Portland, Oregon$170,000 to $185,000 Base Salary DOE

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Consulting CFO to join our Portland team. This full time role is ideal for a hands on financial executive who can provide strategic CFO leadership while also stepping into the details when needed. Candidates must bring extensive construction industry experience, including strong exposure to construction accounting, project financials, and ideally land acquisition and land development.

As a Consulting CFO, you will partner directly with business owners and executive teams across multiple client engagements to improve financial visibility, strengthen cash flow, enhance reporting, and support strategic decision making. Candidates should be based in the Portland area and comfortable traveling to clients throughout Portland, Vancouver, Salem, and surrounding markets as needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strategic CFO advisor to business owners and executive teams

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and financial analysis

  • Support construction clients with job costing, WIP reporting, percentage of completion accounting, project profitability, cost to complete analysis, and margin review

  • Provide financial guidance related to land acquisition, land development, and project planning when applicable

  • Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, and operations

  • Evaluate accounting and finance processes and implement practical improvements

  • Develop financial models, dashboards, forecasts, and executive reporting

  • Partner with Controllers and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

  • Support internal controls, audit preparation, lender reporting, and compliance requirements

  • Manage multiple client engagements and priorities in a fast paced consulting environment

Qualifications

  • Senior financial leadership experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Director of Finance, Controller, or similar role

  • Extensive construction industry experience required

  • Strong experience with job costing, WIP reporting, percentage of completion accounting, project accounting, cash flow management, and project profitability

  • Land acquisition and land development experience strongly preferred

  • Experience across multiple industries is a plus

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls

  • Ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable with hands on financial and accounting work

  • Strong analytical, problem solving, leadership, and communication skills

  • Comfortable advising business owners, executives, lenders, and accounting teams

  • Ability to quickly assess client needs and provide practical financial solutions

  • Experience working with ERP and accounting systems

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred

  • Must be comfortable traveling throughout the Portland metro area and surrounding markets, including Vancouver and Salem

Why NOW CFO

NOW CFO gives experienced financial leaders the opportunity to work across a variety of businesses, industries, and financial challenges while making a direct impact on client organizations.

If you are an experienced financial executive with deep construction expertise who enjoys consulting, strategic problem solving, and hands on financial leadership, we would love to hear from you.

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