Chief Financial Officer

Confidential Search | Denver, CO (Hybrid) | Full-Time | Exempt

About Opportunity

NOW CFO is partnering with a respected, privately held professional services company to find its next Chief Financial Officer. Our client is a debt-free, founder-led organization with approximately $100 million in revenue, more than 400 employees across U.S. and international operations, and a 20+ year track record.
The company’s long-term goal is to double revenue and triple EBITDA through organic growth, international expansion, and new service offerings, all while staying debt-free. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will lead finance, accounting, and FP&A, oversee Human Resources, contract administration, and corporate administration, and serve as a true strategic partner to leadership and the Board.

Key Responsibilities

Build a long-range financial roadmap toward the company’s growth goals and report progress to the CEO and Board.
Fund growth through operating cash flow and disciplined capital allocation.
Lead strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
Evaluate expansion investments, new service offerings, and international opportunities.
Analyze profitability by client, business line, geography, and project, and identify ways to improve margins and cash flow.
Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting with strong internal controls, and oversee cash, tax, audit, and banking relationships.
Provide financial leadership for international operations, including multi-entity accounting, currency, tax, and transfer pricing.
Lead the Human Resources function, including compensation and incentive plans, workforce planning, and succession planning.
Oversee contract review, commercial risk, billing terms, insurance, facilities, and corporate records.
Build executive dashboards and KPIs, including EBITDA, gross margin, utilization, backlog, cash flow, and return on invested capital.
Advance cloud-based ERP, reporting automation, and business intelligence capabilities.

Direct reports include the Director of Finance and Accounting, the Director of FP&A, and the head of Human Resources.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
Experience leading finance in a professional services, engineering, consulting, technology services, or similar project-based organization.
Track record of supporting organic growth, including international expansion and new service offerings, funded through operating cash flow.
Strong FP&A and accounting leadership, with demonstrated success partnering with CEOs and executive teams.
Ability to lead administrative functions, including Human Resources and contract administration.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex financial concepts.

Preferred

MBA or CPA.
Experience in a privately held or founder-led company focused on self-funded growth.
Experience scaling a company beyond $100M in revenue.
ERP and business intelligence implementation experience. Workday Financials is a plus.

Culture

Our client offers a hybrid schedule based in its Denver office, a collaborative, family-oriented culture, an open-door policy all the way up to the CEO, and leadership that invests in employee development.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range: $230,000 to $260,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Annual bonus potential
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
200 hours of paid time off, plus paid volunteer time.
Student loan and gym reimbursement.