CFO

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting; West Concord (MN); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Ellingson Companies seeks a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead all facets of finance, accounting, treasury, and risk management, partnering with the CEO to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. The CFO will shape strategy, capital allocation, and governance across the organization.

Based in West Concord, MN on-site with periodic travel, the role offers a base salary of $220,000–$240,000 plus bonus and profit sharing, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Experience leading finance within construction, infrastructure, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive organizational performance, and manage change.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive leadership skills.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's long-term financial strategy while advising the CEO and executive team on capital allocation and business planning.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial reporting, KPI development, and performance analysis.
• Oversee accounting operations, GAAP financial reporting, internal controls, audit readiness, tax strategy, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, banking relationships, financing activities, bonding capacity, insurance, and enterprise risk management.
• Partner with operations and fleet leadership to improve profitability, pricing strategy, contract review, and margin performance.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team while strengthening financial systems, reporting, and processes.
• Support board reporting, governance activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

GAAP reporting

Executive communication

Team leadership

Risk management

Treasury management

Capital allocation

Education

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA

CPA certification

Job description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the overall financial leadership of Ellingson Companies. This role oversees financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, risk management, and compliance while partnering closely with the CEO and executive team to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. The CFO plays a critical role in ensuring financial strength, disciplined decision-making, and long-term value creation.

Worksite Location: West Concord, MN – On-site opportunity with periodic travel (10–20%) to regional offices.

Salary Range: $220,000- $240,000 base salary plus bonus and profit sharing.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement benefits.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's long-term financial strategy while advising the CEO and executive team on capital allocation and business planning.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, financial reporting, KPI development, and performance analysis.
• Oversee accounting operations, GAAP financial reporting, internal controls, audit readiness, tax strategy, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, banking relationships, financing activities, bonding capacity, insurance, and enterprise risk management.
• Partner with operations and fleet leadership to improve profitability, pricing strategy, contract review, and margin performance.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team while strengthening financial systems, reporting, and processes.
• Support board reporting, governance activities, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility.
• Experience leading finance within construction, infrastructure, or a related industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive organizational performance, and manage change.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and executive leadership skills.
• CPA preferred.

Experience With Multi-entity Or Multi-state Operations Preferred

• Experience in private equity, ESOP, or family-owned business environments preferred.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.