Chief Financial Officer

The Goodwin Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their executive leadership team. This role involves leading financial operations and compliance while fostering a culture of accountability and performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership, particularly within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction sectors. You will be instrumental in strategic planning and managing relationships with financial institutions, ensuring the company’s financial health aligns with its long-term goals. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 5 years as CFO.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial planning required.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESOP compliance and financial oversight for the firm's P&Ls.
• Partner with CEO on legal contracts and risk management.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Compliance Management

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA

MBA

Tools

Enterprise Financial Systems

AEC360

Job description

The Goodwin Group is conducting an executive search for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on behalf of a well-established, employee-owned consulting firm in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry located in Denver, Colorado. This firm operates nationally and provides integrated services across commercial real estate, infrastructure, and facilities.

The CFO will be a crucial member of the executive leadership team and will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO. This individual will lead the organization’s financial operations, planning, and compliance efforts while guiding long-term strategic growth and fostering a culture of accountability and performance. Our client’s integrated consulting services primarily focus on equity investors, owner-occupiers, and public facilities within the commercial real estate sector. Success in this role will require demonstrated leadership in managing financial operations, especially within an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) framework, in firms of similar scale and complexity.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Adopt a strategic mindset using financial insights and scenario planning for long-term direction.
• Empower leaders to make informed decisions that support sustainable growth.
• Prioritize team and company goals over personal interests for organizational success.
• Take initiative to overcome challenges and enhance team performance.
• Navigate negotiations with confidence and build strong relationships.
• Balance direct communication with professionalism to build stakeholder trust.
• Use best practices and data-driven insights to build strong cross-functional relationships that contribute to informed decision-making.
• Stay updated on industry trends to position the company for success.
• Oversee ESOP compliance and support a culture of employee ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead ESOP compliance, strategy, and audits, ensuring alignment with employee-ownership objectives while maximizing financial health.
• Manage capital allocation and cultivate relationships with financial institutions to optimize the capital structure when needed and meet the firm’s evolving needs.
• Provide financial oversight for the firm's five P&Ls, ensuring each is aligned with the company’s financial objectives and performance metrics.
• Partner with CEO to oversee legal contracts, risk management, and insurance processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to foster a high-performance culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key member of the executive team to participate in strategic planning, governance, and other areas to drive company performance.
• Present financial insights, forecasts, and analysis to the Board of Directors, ESOP trustees, and other stakeholders as required.
• Drive a high-performance culture across the organization through internal partnerships and cross-functional decisions.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, including at least 5 years as a CFO or equivalent.
• Background in AEC, consulting, or professional services environments preferred.
• Proven ability to lead financial operations across multiple business units or P&Ls.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial planning and analysis, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience with ESOPs or employee ownership models is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Proficiency in enterprise financial systems; familiarity with AEC360 or similar platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences.

Other:

This position description is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of duties and responsibilities of the job described nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job and be a reasonable representation of activities.

The Goodwin Group is committed to a selection process that creates a diverse pool of qualified candidates with a focus on diversity and inclusion and will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Engineering Services, and Professional Services

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