Chief Financial Officer

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Aurora, Illinois, Aurora, IL, Hybrid

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise the President and leadership team on financial strategy, business performance, and organizational priorities. 
• Guide financial and operational decisions that support revenue growth, profitability, and long-term enterprise value. 
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to inform strategic planning and business initiatives. 
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to operational and technical leaders, translating analysis into practical recommendations. 
• Support annual planning, forecasting, and long-range business planning. 
• Develop and monitor financial and operational performance indicators to strengthen accountability and measure progress against business objectives. 
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, project performance, and profitability. 

• Provide visibility into project profitability, utilization, backlog, staffing, labor efficiency, and resource allocation. 
• Evaluate pricing strategies, investment decisions, and resource plans through financial analysis. 
• Assess business assumptions, identify financial and operational risks, and recommend corrective actions. 
• Establish a finance function that provides timely analysis and proactive support to operational leaders. 

• Partner with Trilon finance and M&A leadership on acquisition integration activities. 
• Lead the financial onboarding and integration of acquired businesses, including reporting alignment, process standardization, KPI implementation, and performance monitoring. 
• Identify operational risks, integration challenges, and opportunities for improvement throughout the integration process. 
• Support the adoption of company financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting standards across acquired organizations. 
• Coordinate with Trilon leadership to apply shared systems, resources, and best practices while maintaining business continuity and performance. 

• Oversee the financial operations and performance of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, capital expenditures, financial reporting, and accounting functions. 
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis. 
• Establish and maintain financial controls, policies, procedures, and governance practices. 
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital in alignment with business requirements. 
• Evaluate current and planned business operations to assess financial viability and long-term sustainability. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, company policies, and regulatory obligations. 
• Partner with the accounting team to maintain balance sheet integrity and high-quality financial reporting. 
• Align reporting requirements, financial processes, and practices with Trilon finance leadership. 

• Lead and develop the finance team, establishing clear expectations for accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 
• Build finance capabilities that support organizational growth, scalability, and operational effectiveness. 
• Develop succession plans and provide professional development opportunities for finance team members. 
• Establish effective working relationships across functions to support coordinated decision-making and execution. 

• Partner with Trilon finance leadership and the financial leaders of other partner firms to advance enterprise objectives. 
• Contribute to coordinated financial reporting, audit support, compliance activities, and the sharing of best practices across the Trilon platform. 
• Use corporate resources and subject matter expertise as appropriate while retaining accountability for the financial leadership of Fehr Graham. 

• Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.. 
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience. 
• Experience within engineering, consulting, professional services, construction services, or other project-based businesses. 
• Demonstrated success partnering with operational leaders to improve business performance and profitability. 
• Demonstrated capabilities in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis. 
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial controls. 
• Strong executive communication, leadership, influencing, and relationship management skills. 

• Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. 
• Experience integrating acquired businesses and supporting organizational growth initiatives. 
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or another relevant professional designation. 
• Experience working within a multi-entity, private equity-backed, or platform-based organization. 
• Experience with Deltek, ADP, and Power BI. 

Benefits & Pay Transparency:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.