CFO — ESOP-Driven Strategy for Growth & Finance

Loureiro; Plainville (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Excellent benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Loureiro Engineering Associates, based in Connecticut, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, planning, and fiscal operations across the firm. The CFO partners with the CEO and board to drive growth, investments, and risk management while guiding corporate financial policies and internal controls.

This ESOP-enabled firm values strategic financial leadership, collaboration with engineering and construction teams, and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including a minimum of 3 years in management.
• Experience in professional services, engineering, or consulting industries preferred.
• Proven success in managing financial operations, developing financial strategies, and leading organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal financial advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Provide strategic leadership on the financial affairs of the firm, including investment decisions, evaluation of potential contracts, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop and execute financial strategies to support corporate goals and long-term growth.
• Advise the CEO and BOD on capital structure, cash management, and optimal use of debt and credit.
• Provide periodic evaluation of business performance and financial risks, and identify opportunities for improved performance to leaders of administrative functions and those with profit and loss responsibility in operations.
• Perform other related work as apparent or assigned.
• Direct and oversee the accounting and finance functions of the organization.
• Ensure the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal reporting requirements.
• Establish and enforce internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Stay current on tax regulations, accounting standards, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support effective financial management, organizational stability, and sustained performance.
• Partner with the CEO and BOD to lead mergers and acquisitions execution from target evaluation through post-merger integration.
• Provide strategic financial leadership in evaluating potential contracts, investments, and acquisition opportunities.
• Direct and oversee information technology, building maintenance, office services, and procurement functions of the organization.
• Manage the firm's finance and accounting, office services, information technology, and procurement staff, fostering clarity in responsibilities, accountability, and professional development.
• Oversee the firm's information technology systems to ensure data security, system reliability, and scalability to meet business needs.
• Conduct periodic assessments of financial and IT processes to identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and improved performance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with banks, auditors, insurance providers, and other financial partners.
• Advise the CEO and BOD on capital structure, cash management, and the optimal use of debt and credit.
• Establish and enforce internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Apply expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and capital planning to support organizational objectives.
• Lead company-wide cost savings and procurement initiatives.
• Oversee the procurement support function to drive financial performance through strategic supplier selection and cost optimization, balanced with operational flexibility to maintain strong vendor relationships.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Loureiro Engineering Associates, based in Connecticut, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, planning, and fiscal operations across the firm. The CFO partners with the CEO and board to drive growth, investments, and risk management while guiding corporate financial policies and internal controls.

This ESOP-enabled firm values strategic financial leadership, collaboration with engineering and construction teams, and strong governance.