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Fractional CFO

12/2/2025

The Fractional CFO will partner with executive staff to develop and implement creative financial management strategies. This role requires managing finance and accounting software packages while ensuring strong client relationships.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Optima Office, we understand the challenges businesses face with financial management and HR services. Whether it’s inconsistent bookkeeping, lack of strategic financial oversight, late financial statements, or navigating complex HR issues, these pain points can hinder your company’s growth and profitability. We are here to solve these problems. Optima Office, a woman-owned business, provides top-notch CFO, Controller, bookkeeping, and outsourced finance, accounting, and human resource services. Serving roughly 300 companies nationwide, we offer hourly, flexible on-site and remote support. We can scale our team to meet your evolving needs. Our extraordinary employees are reliable, kind, and efficient, ensuring a consistent and long-term partnership. We will prioritize your success, focusing on your company’s growth and profitability. Discover how Optima Office can help your business thrive by visiting our website.
About the Role

Description

 

Want to work for a Company that puts you first?!   At Optima Office our people are the most important asset. Optima Office was voted as a BEST PLACE TO WORK since 2020 by the San Diego Business Journal, as well as fastest growing company by inc 5000 !! Let us show you why!

Optima Office is a female owned company that provides Outsourced Accounting, Fractional CFO and COO services along with Human Resources Support. We serve over 300 companies across the United States but are mostly focused on the West Coast. We are a fast-growing company who continues to add clients and team members at a steady pace. In 2022 we were the 10th fastest growing company in San Diego. 

Our Vision as a company is to have the highest retention with our clients and employees in the industry. Happy Staff = Happy Clients has been our founder’s motto for a decade. Half of the company’s profits get paid out as bonuses to the team and for fun company events.

We have a huge emphasis on work-life balance and provide a flexible environment which allows our team to choose their own schedule. Over half of our 100 employees are working parents who value flexibility and family time. 

“I love working for Optima! I am super happy with my decision to work for Optima and am thankful for the opportunities they have provided me!” - Robbie W, Client Services

Check out some more testimonials and reviews at https://www.optimaoffice.com/testimonials

What to Expect Starting at Optima Office as a STAFF ACCOUNTANT...

- Flexibility – you will be paired with clients that allow you to work the hours you prefer.

- Work/Life Balance – whether you’re spending time with family or enjoying a new hobby, we believe a healthy work/life balance is beneficial for both our consultants and our clients. We believe in optimizing our time at work so that we can spend quality time with our friends and family outside of the office. 

- You Come First – we are passionate about setting our consultants up for success. We have a career development program along with a robust training platform. 

- Purpose Driven – we enjoy partnering with like minded clients. Our client’s values tend to line up directly with our own, making for a unique partnership with mutual benefits.

Optima Office is the place for you if…

- You are adaptable - you can adjust on the fly and welcome diverse clients.

- You are technically strong – you have experience in accounting, finance or HR and can be relied upon by colleagues and clients for accurate and timely work. A variety of industry and software experience is considered a huge plus, but not required for staff level positions. We certainly welcome subject matter experts at the more senior levels.

- You are a pro-active communicator who has a sense of urgency with response time. 

- You are kind and collaborative – you are a team player who works well with others.

- You are a self-starter – you take initiative and are proactive in accomplishing your goals.

“What a treat it is to work with several different clients, industries, and team members! It means a lot to work for a company that is genuinely caring and supportive to its employees, and I look forward to being part of the Optima Office family for years to come.” - Sr. Accountant 

Requirements

 


Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) 

  • Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business-related field required. CPA a plus. 
  • Minimum 15 years progressive experience in a business, accounting, or finance environment. 
  • Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies 
  • Experience working with information technology staff to manage finance and accounting software packages 
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills 
  • Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills 
  • The ideal candidate will possess leadership and supervisory capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting skills and works proactively to drive results.  
  • This person is a self-starter, flexible, has a high level of integrity and is action and goal-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented, collaborative environment. 
  • Thorough knowledge of general accounting including application of general accounting theory. 
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.  Demonstrated mentoring, coaching and organizational administrative skills required. 
  • Self-managed and ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and deadlines. 
  • Experience working in a consulting environment or professional services firm is preferred. 
  • Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting. Experience with QuickBooks and/or another automated accounting systems a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.

Additional Perks and Benefits

  • All positions can be Full Time, Part Time, In Person or hybrid. Our clients do like to see us from time to time, but working remotely most of the time is an option.
  • 401K with company match of up to 50% of the first 6%.
  • Competitive pay with revenue sharing for salaried individuals.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance.
  • Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay.
  • Bonusly -Peer to Peer Recognition Program.
  • Mentorship program.
  • Happy hours and much more!


Key Skills
AccountingFinanceLeadershipAnalytical SkillsCommunicationTeam ManagementClient RelationshipSelf-StarterProactiveTechnical SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityMentoringCoachingProblem SolvingCollaboration
Categories
Finance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipConsulting
Benefits
401K With Company MatchCompetitive PayMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceVacation PaySick PayHoliday PayPeer To Peer Recognition ProgramMentorship Program
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