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CFO at Regal Executive Search

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CFO Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated executive to lead the finance and accounting functions across multiple offices as a CFO in our Newport Beach, CA office. The position will collaborate with the Leadership Team, the Board of Directors and the Accounting Team. Selected candidate will join a highly talented team of wealth management and client service professionals that service the investment management and financial planning needs of high net worth individuals, families and institutions. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of educational achievement and experience working in a high growth wealth management platform.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership to the organization that supports the company's business plan and overall strategic vision
  • Develop financial goals and operational targets consistent with the company's 5 year plan by spearheading the development, communication and execution of effective growth strategies and processes
  • Develop operational model to achieve organic and inorganic revenue
  • Accurately forecast cash flows and manage capital structure to ensure sufficient capital and liquidity are available to achieve growth plans
  • Work with the CEO to obtain favorable financial results with respect to profitability, cash flow, mergers and acquisitions, systems, reporting and controls
  • Create effective measurement tools to evaluate the proficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes
  • Work closely with members of the leadership team to build, implement and roll out plans for operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting procedures and company policies all designed to foster growth, profitably and efficiencies within the company
  • Refine corporate budgeting process to prepare for Board approval prior to start of new fiscal year
  • Coordinate operational due diligence with business unit leaders and lead oversight of quality of earnings / financial data review
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required (Finance, Business or Economics preferred)
  • 5-10+ years of relevant experience working with high net worth individuals; preferably with a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), investment management firm or broker/dealer
  • Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, etc.)
  • Experience working with a multi site workforce
  • Successful track record implementing first time audit processes and upgrading financial/reporting systems

Typical mid-level pay: $206k for Chief Executives nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$206k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected

Balanced market

Many alternative paths available. Don't feel locked into any single offer.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Remote-capable workers
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
26% self-employed: Traditional full-time roles may be scarcer.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+4%
10yr growth
26% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024