Chief Financial Officer

High Country Search Group; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

High Country Search Group is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple entities, real estate development, and construction activities. This hands‑on executive role requires navigating complex accounting environments, leading a high‑performing team, and partnering with senior leadership on major decisions.

The role oversees accounting operations, audits, and financial reporting for diverse business lines, with emphasis on controls,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• 10+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with senior leadership.
• Significant experience in real estate development, construction or related complex projects.
• Experience overseeing accounting for multiple entities, lines of business, or operating divisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple financial audits with external auditors.
• Strong understanding of complex accounting, financial controls, and multi‑faceted reporting.
• Experience working with executive leadership and providing financial guidance on major decisions.
• CPA or advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
• Oversee accounting operations across multiple entities, business lines, projects, and revenue streams.
• Lead monthly and annual close processes and ensure timely financial information.
• Oversee multiple financial audits, working with external auditors from planning to completion.
• Lead complex financial reporting and analysis across entities, projects, and divisions.
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, debt, and other financial obligations.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Provide financial oversight for real estate development, construction, acquisitions, capital projects, and major transactions.
• Evaluate project economics, financing structures, and financial risks.
• Partner with internal teams, lenders, investors, developers, auditors, legal advisors.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting and finance team.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, controls, and efficiency.
• Participate in organization-wide strategic planning and major business decisions.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic advisory

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or advanced degree (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial management software

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership for a complex organization with multiple business lines, entities, revenue streams, and ongoing real estate development and construction activity.

This is a hands-on executive leadership opportunity for a finance professional who can navigate complex accounting environments, lead a high-performing team, and provide financial insight to senior leadership. The CFO will play a key role in strategic decision-making while overseeing accounting, audit, controls, treasury, and financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership.
• Oversee accounting operations across multiple entities, business lines, projects, and revenue streams.
• Lead monthly and annual close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial information.
• Oversee multiple financial audits, working directly with external auditors and managing the process from planning through completion.
• Lead complex financial reporting and analysis across various entities, projects, and operating divisions.
• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, debt, and other financial obligations.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Provide financial oversight for real estate development, construction, acquisitions, capital projects, and other major transactions.
• Evaluate project economics, financing structures, and financial risks associated with development and construction activities.
• Partner with internal teams, lenders, investors, developers, auditors, legal advisors, and other external stakeholders.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting and finance team.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in organization-wide strategic planning and major business decisions.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including senior leadership experience.
• Significant experience in real estate development, construction, or a related complex project-based environment.
• Experience overseeing accounting for multiple entities, business lines, revenue streams, or operating divisions.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple financial audits and managing external audit relationships.
• Strong understanding of complex accounting, financial controls, and multi-faceted financial reporting.
• Experience working directly with executive leadership and providing financial guidance on significant business decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with real estate development, construction finance, acquisitions, refinancing, or complex capital projects.
• Experience managing accounting for a diverse portfolio of assets, projects, or operating entities.
• Experience with ERP and financial management systems.
• CPA or advanced degree is a plus, but not required.

What the Organization Offers

• Executive-level visibility and influence.
• Opportunity to help shape financial strategy and business decisions.
• Leadership over a broad and complex accounting function.
• Exposure to significant real estate development and construction activity.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• A collaborative environment with the opportunity to make a meaningful organizational impact.