CFO Jobs in San Jose, 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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Chief Financial Officer

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Must Haves: Prior experience as a CFO in a fast-growing, VC-backed enterprise SaaS or healthcare technology company....

Vice President Finance

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Leading financial planning and analysis function including annual budget, quarterly forecasting and long-range planning Working collaboratively with functional leaders to generate accurate and timely...

Chief Financial Officer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (7 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

requested by CEOs, Boards, CFOs and the most prominent Venture Capital firms....

Chief Financial Officer

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Proven experience in strategic financial planning, fundraising, and stakeholder management....

Chief Financial Officer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

Oversee the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting....

Excite Credit Union - Chief Financial Officer

  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 3 days ago

Excite Credit Union is seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer to join our leadership team. This role demands a strategic thinker with a robust background in accounting and...

CFO $250-300k plus 25-30% bonus & LTI

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global financial planning, control, analysis, and risk management....

Head Of Finance And Business Operations

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

financial performance through regular financial reporting, variance analysis, and key performance indicators (KPIs) tracking.Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management for...

Associate Vice President, Finance & Administration and Managing Director of Stanford Redwood City Campus Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Welcome to Land, Buildings & Real Estate: Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University's physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus,...

Associate Vice President, Finance & Administration and Managing Director of Stanford Redwood Ci...

  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (15 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Work with the CFOs office on debt issuance, debt compliance, and annual attestations as requested....

Associate Vice President, Finance & Administration and Managing Director of Stanford Redwood City Campus

  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Work with the CFOs office on debt issuance, debt compliance, and annual attestations as requested....

Senior Director, Finance

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Experience in implementing and/or managing financial planning tools and processes....

Head of Finance

  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 19 days ago

You will also coordinate performance review processes like Long Term Financial Plan, Budget, rolling forecast and Product and R&D Program cost reviews....

Vice President of Finance

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago

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

Deputy Chief Financial Officer - County of Santa Clara Health System

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

This position will oversee accounting, financial planning, budgeting, revenue cycle operations, managed care, and supplemental directed payment revenues to ensure the Health System's financial goals...

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Salary for CFO Jobs in San Jose, CA

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

$467,066


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Highest Education Level

CFOs in San Jose, CA offer the following education background
Master's Degree
49.8%
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 San Jose, 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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