Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial strategy and fiscal management of the organization
• Partner with the CEO, executive leadership, Board members, and operational leaders on financial strategy, performance, and business decisions
• Direct financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and analysis across the organization
• Provide financial and operational performance reporting to leadership and shareholders
• Evaluate business performance and provide actionable financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions
• Oversee cash flow, borrowing, capital management, overhead, and financial risk
• Monitor regulatory, economic, and industry developments that may impact the organization
• Provide financial leadership in the evaluation of investments, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic opportunities
• Lead, develop, and oversee the finance and accounting organization
• Participate as a member of the Corporate Management Team in establishing organizational strategy and evaluating performance against established objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Executive level experience leading finance and accounting functions within a complex organization
• Advanced knowledge of financial management, business fundamentals, forecasting, financial analysis, and organizational performance
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial strategy to broader organizational goals
• Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership and influencing strategic business decisions
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high performing professional teams
• Strong strategic thinking, judgment, and decision making capabilities
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and executive communication skills

About the Company

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.