CFO Jobs in Redwood City, 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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VP/CFO - Childrens Services UCSF Health

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Knowledge of financial planning and health care financing. Experience managing Health System Operating Budget....

Fractional CFO Cybersecurity

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

planning....

Chief Financial Officer - B2B EXIT & B2B CFO

  • Daly City, CA (18 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Daly City, CA (18 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day 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 (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Monte Vista, CA (14 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Why Choose B2B CFO & B2B EXIT?...

Chief Financial Officer

  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 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 (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 3 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 (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Remote Head Of Finance - Sei Foundation

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Proven expertise in managing budgets, optimizing resource allocation, and driving financial planning in high-growth, dynamic environments....

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Project Leader or Associate Director, CFO Excellence

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 6 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 (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 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 (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (21 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 7 days ago

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

Senior Credit Officer

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job description Our purpose - Opening up a world of opportunity - explains why we exist. Here at HSBC we use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to open up new kinds of...

Sr Credit Officer Commercial

  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (23 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Description Citizens is currently recruiting for a Commercial Senior Credit Officer to cover the West Region for the organization. This role is a highly visible leadership role requiring line of...

Region Chief Financial Officer

  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (15 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 12 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 (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (8 miles from Redwood City, CA)
  • 14 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...

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Salary for CFO Jobs in Redwood City, CA

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

$294,354


Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

CFOs in Redwood City, 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 Redwood City, 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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