Chief Financial Officer

Burgess & Niple; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and operations in a dynamic engineering environment. You will drive financial planning and analysis, oversee asset management, and ensure compliance, contributing to our commitment to sustainable growth. The role offers the chance to shape financial initiatives while mentoring a dedicated team in a leader-owned organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in executive financial leadership roles, ideally in engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Oversee cash flow management and ensure financial health.
• Present financial results and strategic recommendations to the Board.

Skills

Financial planning

Analysis

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA designation

MBA or relevant master's degree

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Join our passionate leadership team at Burgess & Niple, where exceptional leaders drive our mission to create transformative engineering solutions that strengthen communities nationwide. Since 1912, we've built more than infrastructure—we've created lasting legacies through sound financial management and visionary leadership that enables our engineers, architects, and designers to shape tomorrow's world. As our Chief Financial Officer, you'll become the financial steward of our employee-owned organization, where your strategic expertise and collaborative leadership will guide our operations toward sustainable growth and continued excellence. You'll join a community of professionals who understand that our collective connections to the places we serve strengthen both our organization and our clients, making every strategic decision a meaningful contribution to building a better tomorrow.

B&N Chief Financial Officer Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities to ensure the company’s financial health and support strategic objectives
• Oversee cash flow management, investments, and asset management to ensure adequate liquidity for ongoing and future projects
• Manage relationships with banks, lenders, auditors, and strategic business partners
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Lead financial due diligence and valuation analysis for potential M&A
• Build and execute comprehensive financial strategies and long-term planning for $100M revenue operations
• Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors
• Oversee the preparation and filing of all tax returns and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws
• Monitor financial and accounting systems, internal controls, and reporting tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide financial insight and support for project bidding and risk management, working closely with operations and project management teams
• Evaluate project profitability, timelines, and financial risks
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance, accounting and administrative teams
• Support the CEO with major financial decisions and strategic planning
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation required; MBA or relevant master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years in executive financial leadership roles, ideally within the engineering, construction, or related industries
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis, and risk management
• Experience with project-based accounting and operational finance in an engineering or construction environment preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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