Chief Financial Officer

CFO Selections; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CFO Selections is seeking a hands-on financial leader in Bellingham, Washington, to partner with the CEO. The role focuses on driving profitability and operational discipline while influencing long-term growth strategies such as M&A.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial leadership within complex businesses and proven success in improving profitability. Excellent communication skills and a data-driven mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven financial leadership in operationally complex business.
• Track record of improving profitability and driving cost discipline.
• Experience partnering with executives on strategy and growth.

Responsibilities

• Drive margin improvement through cost discipline and pricing insight.
• Partner with operations to identify inefficiencies across costs.
• Lead and align Accounting, IT, and Equipment functions.

Skills

Financial leadership

Operational analysis

Cost discipline

Strategic communication

Data-driven decision making

Job description

We’re looking for a hands‑on financial leader to partner closely with the CEO and drive profitability, operational discipline, and long‑term growth. This role blends day‑to‑day financial leadership with strategic influence across the business, including M&A, capital strategy, and operational performance.

What You’ll Do

• Drive margin improvement through cost discipline, pricing insight, and operational analysis
• Partner with operations to identify inefficiencies across labor, materials, and project costing
• Build scalable financial processes, systems, and forecasting capabilities
• Lead and align Accounting, IT, and Equipment functions
• Leverage data and analytics to improve decision‑making and performance
• Support M&A strategy, diligence, and integration
• Own financial planning, capital allocation, and risk management
• Manage relationships with shareholders, lenders, and bonding partners
• Contribute to board reporting, governance, and long‑term ownership planning

What You Bring

• Proven, hands‑on financial leadership in an operationally complex business
• Track record of improving profitability and driving cost discipline
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on strategy and growth
• M&A exposure (diligence through integration) preferred
• Strength in building systems, processes, and high‑performing teams
• Strong communication skills with executives, boards, and external partners
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to turn insights into action