CFO Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the finance industry has the primary responsibility of managing the financial actions of a company. This includes tracking cash flow and financial planning, analyzing the company's financial strengths and weaknesses, and proposing corrective actions. A CFO also plays a critical role in shaping company strategies and supporting executive decision-making processes. They oversee all financial operations, direct the organization's financial goals, objectives, and budgets, and monitor the financial performance of the company.

Before becoming a CFO, a person may have served in roles like a Financial Controller, Director of Finance, or Chief Accounting Officer. Important skills for a CFO include strong analytical, strategic planning, and leadership skills. They should also have a deep understanding of corporate finance, risk management, and financial data analysis. A CFO should have strong communication skills, as they often need to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Certifications like CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or an MBA in finance can be beneficial for a CFO role.

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Vice President, Finance Technology

  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

MongoDB's mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. We enable organizations of all sizes to easily build, scale,...

Chief Financial Officer - B2B EXIT & B2B CFO

  • Daly City, CA (20 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Daly City, CA (20 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Seeking an experienced CFO? Are you a driven and entrepreneurial CFO with experience in helping business owners improve their business?...

Chief Financial Officer - B2B EXIT & B2B CFO

  • Monte Vista, CA (12 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Monte Vista, CA (12 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Why Choose B2B CFO & B2B EXIT?...

Chief Financial Officer

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

2 weeks ago Fremont, CA $130,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago San Jose, CA $240,000.00-$270,000.00 3 days ago Director of Financial Planning and Analysis San Jose, CA $160,000.00-$220,000.00 19 hours...

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Chief Financial Officer

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Co-Founder/CFO (100 % remote) (m/f/d) Earthjustice Associate Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis San Francisco Bay Area $201,800.00-$263,700.00 3 weeks ago Fremont, CA $130,000.00-$165,000.00...

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Chief Financial Officer

  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (2 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 7 days ago

As an executive leader at POST, the CFO should expect to be in the office several days per week....

Project Leader or Associate Director, CFO Excellence

  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (7 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Excellence (CFOx) is where innovation meets impact, serving as BCG's global hub for expertise in the CFO domain....

SVP, National Health Plan CFO

  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (22 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

The person filling this role is an influential leader with internal and external constituents and supports the Executive Leadership Team’s decision-making and advocacy regarding National Health...

Vice President of Finance

  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (18 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Lead financial planning processes, ensuring that short- and long-term objectives support organizational impact and fiscal responsibility....

Region Chief Financial Officer

  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (13 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 14 days ago

This is an important role that oversees the finance function of multiple sites comprising a region, including financial planning and analysis, financial control, cost accounting, accounting, tax, treasury...

Executive Director, Finance Technology Solutions

  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 16 days ago

This role will be pivotal in shaping the future of our financial strategies and ensuring the successful integration of cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance financial planning, analysis, and...

Senior Director, Finance

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 17 days ago

About the Role: As the Senior Director, Finance, you will lead CaptivateIQ's strategic finance initiatives, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic...

Display Finance Deputy CFO

  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (14 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 25 days ago

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Chief Credit Officer

  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (10 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Chief Credit Officer (CCO) The Chief Credit Officer (CCO) is a senior executive responsible for leading the credit strategy and risk management framework of the institution. This role oversees the...

Vice President, Finance & Controller

  • Foster City, CA (8 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Foster City, CA (8 miles from Menlo Park, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

focus of the Vice President includes regulatory compliance and practices, financial risk management, management of day-to-day accounting responsibilities, audit management, and collaborating with the CFO...

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Planning Tools for the Controller/CFO
This course outlines the planning tools that CFOs and Controllers can utilize. Students will learn the basics of the PESTLE and SWOT analysis. ACPEN is the largest CPE network in the United...
The Entrepreneurial CPA – Marketing for Outsourced CFOs
This is a customized, highly-interactive series designed to help financial professionals, especially Outsourced CFOs, grow their practices. It covers marketing strategy and planning, branding...
CFO and Senior Finance Ethics
Ethics refers to well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues.It is...

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Salary for CFO Jobs in Menlo Park, CA

This is the average annual salary for CFO jobs in Menlo Park, CA as reported by the BLS.

$294,354


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Highest Education Level

CFOs in Menlo Park, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
49.9%
Bachelor's Degree
40.8%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.3%
High School or GED
1.7%
Associate's Degree
1.6%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by CFOs in Menlo Park, CA
10+ years
31.7%
6-8 years
28.2%
2-4 years
12.7%
8-10 years
12.6%
4-6 years
9.2%
1-2 years
5.5%


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