Chief Financial Officer

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. seeks a Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy and operations from the Grand Rapids office. You will partner with the executive team and Board to drive capital investments, acquisitions, and growth while leading a regional finance organization.

The role requires deep experience in forecasting, cash flow, and reporting under GAAP, with strong judgment on tax strategy, risk controls, and shareholder liquidity. This is a high-impact, employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• Progressive finance leadership with strong strategy influence.
• Deep experience in capital allocation and forecasting.
• Experience with lender/capital-provider reporting and covenant management.
• Strong communication to employee-owners and non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and analysis across regions.
• Oversee GAAP reporting and board-level financial communications.
• Manage treasury, tax strategy, and shareholder liquidity plans.
• Develop risk management, internal controls, and data security.
• Build and coach finance teams to scale with growth.

Skills

Leadership

Capital allocation

Forecasting

Lender relationships

GAAP & reporting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Full Time, Salary, Exempt

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Why Owen-Ames-Kimball

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is an employee-owned commercial construction company founded in Grand Rapids in 1891. For more than 135 years we have built for communities across Michigan, Colorado, and Florida, serving the industries of K-12, Higher Education, Commercial, Community, Government, Healthcare, and Aviation. We are people who value people. We trust our leaders with real responsibility, hold integrity in the same regard as results.

About This Opportunity

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. is hiring a Chief Financial Officer in our Grand Rapids, MI office to help guide our continued growth. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the executive team and Board of Directors, the CFO drives the company's financial strategy and operations, leading

What you’ll do

• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, resource allocation, and growth, including capital investments, acquisitions, and joint venture structures
• Lead the finance and accounting team across regions, building consistent practices and developing the next generation of financial leaders
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with GAAP, delivered to leadership and the Board on time
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including annual budgeting, ongoing forecasting, and project-level analysis of cost structures, pricing, and profitability, translating results into information project managers, operations leaders, and executives can act on
• Manage treasury and cash flow, tax strategy, payroll, employee benefits, retirement plan administration, and the shareholder plan
• Administer the annual share valuation process and plan for the company's repurchase obligation and shareholder liquidity
• Own banking and lender relationships, including credit facilities, bonding capacity, and covenant compliance
• Own risk management, insurance and bonding programs, internal controls, financial, data security, and operational risk

What we’re looking for

• Strong people leadership, with the ability to build and coach teams as systems, processes, and roles evolve
• A record of progressive advancement through finance roles into senior leadership, with depth in capital allocation, capital structure, and forecasting, and a track record of using financial analysis to shape strategy
• Experience managing lender and capital-provider relationships, including covenant compliance and reporting
• Business acumen and command of cash flow, working capital, and accounting and reporting standards
• The ability to present financial information clearly and to explain it to employee-owners and non-financial audiences
• A forward-thinking mindset that questions legacy process, embraces technology, and continually advances the accounting and finance function
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred
• Construction experience is beneficial but not an absolute requirement

The O-A-K Advantage

O-A-K has been building since 1891 and is on a path of continued growth and scale. This is an opportunity to sit in a position of influence, operating at the executive level to make an impact on the direction of that growth. Compensation is competitive and comes with a strong benefits and perks package.

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. O-A-K does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment must undergo and pass pre-employment testing including a drug and background screen.

Notice to External Search Firms

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. O-A-K Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.