Chief Financial Officer

at  Farnsworth Group

Join us and grow your career with a certified Great Place to Work for the last eight years running. We are a team of Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Scientists committed to making meaningful contributions to the world around us. Our quest for excellence goes beyond the ordinary; we seek extraordinary people who want to showcase their talents and join us in making a difference for our clients and communities. You will be part of a collaborative group that champions your career and passions, embraces challenges, understands the importance of work-life balance, and shares our commitment in making a positive impact through your work.
Farnsworth Group is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in our Peoria, Lisle, Tinley Park, Chicago or St. Louis, MO office. As a senior leader within the company, this person will collaborate directly with the CEO, principals, board members and other senior leaders to foster an environment of continued business growth and excellence. This individual will provide strategic leadership on financial affairs of the corporation, including investment policy decisions.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Minimum of 15 years financial experience, with at least 5 years of experience as CFO or equivalent in a professional services or construction organization, with preference for experience in an engineering consulting business
• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Master’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance or MBA, preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of project based accounting concepts
• Prior experience evaluating and performing due diligence of mergers and acquisitions
• Experience with multi-state operations in S-Corp structure
• Background in Excel Modelling
• Experience with Deltek Vision, a plus
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations, a plus

• Partnering with the CEO and other senior leaders on operational and strategic issues as they arise; provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections.
• Develop and promote a framework to drive financial accountability across the organization; provide timely and meaningful analyses and reporting to operational leaders.
• Administration of taxation planning and compliance, including federal, state/local, as well as sales and use.
• Oversight of insurance and other elements of risk management.
• Develop and monitor policies and procedures within General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and corporate guidelines to ensure sufficient cash flow, reduce operating costs, and increase revenues within a multi-company, multi-state, project based environment.
• Advise on contract negotiations from a financial impact perspective.
• Maintain external relationships with banks, auditors, and third party vendors.
• Oversee potential acquisitions and collaborations with external organizations.