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Walker · 2 weeks ago

Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Indianapolis, IN

Contract

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Walker is a full-service Experience Management firm that is tech-driven and people-powered, helping businesses thrive. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer / Chief Administrative Officer to lead financial strategy and oversee administrative functions, ensuring scalable growth and operational efficiency.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the President and Executive Team to guide company strategy

Foster a high-performance, team-first culture across all administrative functions

Mentor and develop direct reports with a focus on succession and sustainability

Set the financial vision and roadmap in alignment with our growth goals

Oversee all aspects of financial management, including FP&A, cash flow management, reporting, tax strategy, compliance, and 401k plan

Partner with the President and BU leaders on business modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation

Lead banking, insurance, audit, legal, and investor relationships

Manage cross-functional administrative operations (Accounting, Finance, Legal, IT Support, Risk Management, and Sales Ops) to enable scalable growth

Implement modern systems, policies, and processes to streamline operations and support agility and scalability

Drive operational discipline, KPIs, and accountability across administrative teams

Own risk management, compliance, contracts, insurance, data security, and internal controls

Oversee the annual SOC 2 Type II audit process

Oversee IT support and infrastructure strategy to ensure business continuity and scalability

Evaluate and implement systems that support finance and administrative efficiency

Oversee any client-requested security assessment process

Qualification

Financial leadershipScaling businessesRisk managementCPAMBAERP implementationOperational rigorBuilder's mindsetManaging ambiguityCross-functional leadershipStrategic mindsetClear communication

Required

10+ years of financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years at the CFO or VP Finance level in a privately held, growth-oriented services company

Proven experience scaling a business

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required

Track record of successful system implementations (e.g., ERP, BI tools, automation platforms)

Expertise in scaling professional services businesses

Deep financial acumen, strategic mindset, and operational rigor

Strong grasp of revenue recognition, services margin management, and cost optimization in a services model

Skilled in cross-functional leadership—able to integrate finance with legal, IT, and ops functions

Confident, clear communicator who can influence at all levels without unnecessary hierarchy

Comfortable in the weeds and at the whiteboard—hands-on leader who scales with the business

Builder's mindset with a high bias toward action, clarity, and accountability

Adept at managing through ambiguity, complexity, and change