Chief Financial Officer (OOJ - 24867) - Hatch Global Search

Job Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic leadership role
responsible for managing the financial operations of the company within
the Real Estate firm in the architecture, engineering, and consulting (AEC) industry. Architect Engineering and Construction

Qualifications

This includes overseeing daily banking activities, such as monitoring online
banking for recent transactions, approving positive pays, managing cash
flow, and coordinating with the CEO on bank activity. The CFO reviews
accounting-related emails, ensuring prompt resolution of issues.

Semi-monthly, the CFO reviews payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in
payroll journals, resolving tax filing issues, and addressing employee
inquiries. Monthly, the CFO prepares bank reconciliations, manages
international payroll, and generates financial reports, analyzing earned
revenues, billings, and project unbilled balances. The role involves
posting various financial entries, preparing income statements, and
updating financial dashboards.

Quarterly, the CFO conducts financial review meetings with managers,
analyzing actual results, forecasts, and backlog data. This role also
manages quarterly tax filings, including commercial rent, sales and use,
corporate, business, and foreign VAT taxes. Annually, the CFO updates
compensation files, coordinates audits, prepares tax returns, and
administers the 401(k) plan, ensuring compliance and managing related
audits.

The CFO is also responsible for leading weekly financial discussions
with the CEO, managing accounts receivable collections, approving
purchase orders, and reviewing vendor agreements. Additionally, the CFO
serves as the system administrator for the accounting software,
overseeing system upgrades and resolving technical issues. The role
involves managing special financial projects as needed. Management
responsibilities also include oversight of a small team of accounting
professionals responsible for day-to-day invoicing, collections,
preparation of billing reports, accounts payable, etc.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting,
finance, or a related field, with a CPA or MBA preferred. They should
have at least 10 years of experience in finance, including 5 years in a
senior financial leadership role, preferably within the AEC industry
(Architect, Engineering and Construction). The candidate should possess
strong knowledge of financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting
standards relevant to the industry, along with excellent analytical,
strategic planning, and communication skills. Proficiency in accounting
systems, particularly Deltek Vantagepoint, Paylocity, or similar
platforms, is preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity

Benefits / Work life balance: At SM&W, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering bestin-
class design. We encourage our employees to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive
benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short & Long Term Disability
• A generous Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
• Flexible summer work schedules
Professional Development: We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in
our future. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, SM&W offers:
• Training and professional development programs and incentives
• Professional Development Incentive Bonuses
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