Chief Financial Officer Jobs

Chief Financial Officer jobs are open across healthcare, technology, manufacturing, financial services, and private equity, from VP-level finance leaders stepping up to first-time CFOs and seasoned executives, with specializations in FP&A, capital markets, and M&A. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles278+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerAlvarez & Marsal
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type55% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Honeywell
Finance Director
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Honeywell
New 3h ago
Finance Director
Honeywell
Charlotte, North Carolina
Finance
Accounting
Procurement & Supply Chain
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Procurement & Purchasing
Business Strategy
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Finance Director
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
New 3h ago
Finance Director
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Finance
Accounting
Tax
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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TriHealth Inc.
Senior Director Practice Development and Chief Financial Officer
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TriHealth Inc.
New 6h ago
Senior Director Practice Development and Chief Financial Officer
TriHealth Inc.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Finance
Accounting
Human Resources
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Baker Tilly Canada
Principal, CFO Advisory
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Baker Tilly Canada
New 6h ago
Principal, CFO Advisory
Baker Tilly Canada
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Consulting & Professional Services
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
Business Strategy
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Optum
Finance Director
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Optum
New 7h ago
Finance Director
Optum
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Compliance & Legal
Business Strategy
Tax
Compliance & Risk
$135k - $231k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Chief Financial Officer Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Alvarez & Marsal
    Alvarez & Marsal88
  • Frazier & Deeter Advisory Holdco
    Frazier & Deeter Advisory Holdco22
  • Juniper Square
    Juniper Square6
  • Jobot
    Jobot4
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing113
  • Consulting & Professional Services98
  • Investment & Asset Management82
  • Healthcare & Medical Services40
  • Education20

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chief financial officer jobs.

  • CPA or CFA designation, or an MBA from an accredited institution
  • Ten or more years of progressive finance leadership experience, including a prior VP or CFO role
  • Demonstrated experience with financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting at scale
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
  • Experience managing external auditors, audit committees, and SEC or GAAP reporting requirements
  • Proven ability to lead capital raises, M&A due diligence, or debt financing transactions

Tips for Your Chief Financial Officer Job Search

Quantify capital decisions you owned

Your resume needs to show the dollar scale of the decisions you controlled, not just the teams you managed. Boards and CEOs hiring a chief financial officer want to see debt restructurings, capital raises, or cost transformations you led end to end.

Tailor your story to company stage

A pre-IPO SaaS company wants a CFO who can build systems from scratch. A public manufacturer wants GAAP fluency and SOX oversight. Read the job description for stage signals and reframe your experience to match that specific inflection point.

Target search by industry vertical

CFO roles vary sharply by sector, so filter openings by industry first. Healthcare CFOs need revenue cycle experience, private equity-backed roles require EBITDA fluency, and fintech positions often demand regulatory capital expertise that general searches won't surface.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists chief financial officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a board-ready financial narrative

CFO interviews increasingly include a presentation to the audit committee or full board. Rehearse a clear narrative around your last annual plan cycle, how you handled a material variance, and how you communicate financial risk to non-finance executives.

Negotiate beyond base compensation

CFO offers typically include equity, change-of-control provisions, and D&O coverage. Know your floor on each before the conversation starts, and ask the general counsel or outside counsel for the company's standard indemnification language before you sign.

Chief Financial Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most chief financial officers?

The companies hiring the most chief financial officers right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Frazier & Deeter Advisory Holdco, and Juniper Square, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in high-growth sectors where finance leadership turnover and expansion are driving consistent CFO hiring.

How many chief financial officer jobs are remote?

About 45% of chief financial officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with flexibility most common at private equity-backed portfolio companies and venture-funded technology firms. CFOs overseeing public company reporting, manufacturing operations, or on-site treasury functions are more frequently required to be in-office full time.

How do you become a chief financial officer?

Most chief financial officers follow a path through public accounting or investment banking into corporate finance, progressing through controller, VP of finance, or divisional CFO roles before reaching the top seat. Earning a CPA or CFA credential early and then building P&L ownership, board exposure, and capital markets experience are the most consistent accelerators into a CFO role.

Can you get hired as a chief financial officer without prior CFO experience?

Yes, especially at smaller companies, startups, or private equity-backed businesses that promote from a strong VP of finance or controller background. Hiring committees at those stages prioritize hands-on experience building financial infrastructure and managing investor relationships over a prior CFO title, so candidates who can demonstrate those outcomes directly are competitive without the exact credential.

What does the chief financial officer interview process look like?

CFO interviews typically begin with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by separate conversations with the CEO, the audit committee chair, and key board members. Many processes include a financial case study or a presentation on how you would approach the first ninety days. Reference checks are thorough and often reach candidates you did not list, so your reputation with former boards and auditors matters.

Where can I find and apply to chief financial officer jobs?

You can find and apply to chief financial officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.

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