Regional Market Leader
Job Location:
Salt Lake, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
24 October 2026 (6 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
21 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Regional Leader Southern California
NOW CFO Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Hybrid Full-time Exempt
Confidential Search
We are a leading provider of outsourced CFO Controller and accounting services delivering experienced senior-level financial leadership to businesses on a fractional interim or project basis. Our team partners with companies across industries from emerging growth startups and private equity-backed businesses to established middle-market companies to help them navigate financial complexity and accelerate performance.
We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial firm operating in one of the highest-demand segments of professional services. Our culture is built on trust accountability and the belief that the right leader in the right market can create extraordinary outcomes. We are expanding into Southern California and looking for a proven market builder to lead that effort.
This is more than a leadership role it is a rare opportunity to shape and build a regional practice from the ground up with the full backing of a growing national firm behind you. The Regional Leader for Southern California will be the face of the firm in this market driving business development cultivating long-term client relationships and building a team of high-performing financial consultants who deliver exceptional results for clients.
We are looking for someone who has both the vision to see where this market can go and the operational discipline to execute against it. If you have spent your career building someone elses practice and are ready to build your own with the infrastructure brand and leadership support of an established firm this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
For leaders who demonstrate sustained performance and strategic impact the firm is open to exploring equity participation as part of a long-term compensation structure. We believe the best partnerships are built over time and we are committed to rewarding those who help shape the firms future.
Business Development & Market Growth
Practice Leadership & Team Building
Client Relationship & Service Excellence
Strategic Contribution
Required
Preferred
NOW CFO Los Angeles Metropolitan Area Hybrid Full-time Exempt
Confidential Search
| Title | Regional Leader Southern California |
| Location | Los Angeles Metropolitan Area (Hybrid) |
| Reports To | Chief Operating Officer |
| Type | Full-time Exempt |
| Compensation | $250000 $350000 base performance bonus |
| Equity | High-performing leaders may be considered for equity participation over time |
| About the Company |
We are a leading provider of outsourced CFO Controller and accounting services delivering experienced senior-level financial leadership to businesses on a fractional interim or project basis. Our team partners with companies across industries from emerging growth startups and private equity-backed businesses to established middle-market companies to help them navigate financial complexity and accelerate performance.
We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial firm operating in one of the highest-demand segments of professional services. Our culture is built on trust accountability and the belief that the right leader in the right market can create extraordinary outcomes. We are expanding into Southern California and looking for a proven market builder to lead that effort.
| The Opportunity |
This is more than a leadership role it is a rare opportunity to shape and build a regional practice from the ground up with the full backing of a growing national firm behind you. The Regional Leader for Southern California will be the face of the firm in this market driving business development cultivating long-term client relationships and building a team of high-performing financial consultants who deliver exceptional results for clients.
We are looking for someone who has both the vision to see where this market can go and the operational discipline to execute against it. If you have spent your career building someone elses practice and are ready to build your own with the infrastructure brand and leadership support of an established firm this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
For leaders who demonstrate sustained performance and strategic impact the firm is open to exploring equity participation as part of a long-term compensation structure. We believe the best partnerships are built over time and we are committed to rewarding those who help shape the firms future.
| Key Responsibilities |
Business Development & Market Growth
- Drive top-line growth for the Southern California market by building and managing a robust pipeline of new. client opportunities through networking referral relationships and direct outreach.
- Hire develop and manage high performing dedicated business developers.
- Develop and execute a regional business plan focused on growth strategies brand positioning and market differentiation that advances firm-wide goals.
- Cultivate strategic referral partnerships with CPA firms law firms private equity groups investment banks and commercial lenders across the SoCal market.
- Lead proposals pricing conversations scope definitions and contract negotiations with prospective clients
- Represent the firm at regional industry events associations and speaking engagements. Focus on building brand awareness and credibility across the market.
- Identify and actively pursue new target clients while nurturing and expanding existing relationships
- Achieve and consistently exceed regional revenue utilization and growth targets.
Practice Leadership & Team Building
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Southern California practice driving performance and accountability across all active engagements.
- Recruit onboard develop and retain a high-performing team of CFO Controller and accounting consultants who reflect the firms standards of excellence.
- Manage consultant deployment utilization and performance to meet both client expectations and firm financial objectives.
- Build a regional culture grounded in professionalism urgency collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Partner with national leadership to implement strategic initiatives share best practices and contribute to the firms overall direction and growth.
- Mentor and develop team members creating clear paths for growth within the NOW CFO platform.
Client Relationship & Service Excellence
- Serve as executive sponsor and senior point of accountability for key client relationships across the region.
- Ensure the highest standards of service delivery across all active client engagements monitoring quality and client satisfaction on an ongoing basis.
- Step into selecting client engagements to provide senior-level financial advisory support where needed.
- Drive long-term client retention and account expansion by proactively addressing issues and identifying new opportunities to add value.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership teams bringing the perspective and instincts of a seasoned financial executive to every engagement.
Strategic Contribution
- Provide market intelligence and local insights that inform the firms strategic priorities and service offerings.
- Contribute to the firms leadership conversations around growth hiring service expansion and competitive positioning.
- Own the full P&L for the Southern California practice with direct accountability for revenue margin and profitability targets.
- Represent the Southern California markets perspective as an engaged voice within the broader leadership team.
| Qualifications |
Required
- 15 years of progressive experience in finance accounting CFO services or financial advisory.
- Demonstrated success in business development pipeline building and closing new client engagements.
- Proven track record of leading and developing teams of senior-level professionals.
- Established credibility and a strong professional network within the Southern California business community.
- Executive presence with strong communication presentation and relationship-building capabilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of personal accountability and urgency.
- Ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and execution level.
Preferred
- Prior experience as a CFO VP of Finance or senior financial executive.
- CPA MBA or equivalent professional credentials.
- Prior experience owning or contributing to a regional or practice-level P&L including budgeting SG&A management and margin optimization.
- Background in a regional or national CPA or advisory firm at the Director Managing Director or Partner level.
- Experience with the fractional outsourced or interim professional services model.
- Familiarity with private equity-backed owner-operated or middle-market company environments.
- History of building or contributing to a greenfield or high-growth market practice.
| Compensation & What We Offer |
- Base salary of $250000 to $350000 commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus tied directly to regional revenue growth and practice performance.
- High-performing leaders may be considered for equity participation over time. We believe in building long-term partnerships with those who shape the firms future.
- Full benefits package including medical dental vision and 401(k).
- The autonomy to build and lead your own market with the backing of a national brand proven operating model and leadership team that is invested in your success.
- A high-trust entrepreneurial culture that moves fast rewards results and values the people who drive them.