Chief Financial Officer

$120,000 - $150,000/Yr

The Source And Recruit - Rutland, VT

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Rutland, VT

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About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key member of the executive management team at John A. Russell Corporation (JARC), responsible for leading financial strategy, business development, and operational improvements. This hands-on role involves overseeing all accounting functions across multiple entities, including construction and senior living facilities, and modernizing financial processes to support the company's growth and transition to cloud-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for both Russell Construction Services and three senior living facilities.
• Supervise internal accounting processes and teams, managing financial reporting and compliance.
• Lead the implementation of cloud-based accounting systems and evaluate job-costing tools.
• Optimize financial reporting, ensuring accurate income statements and proper categorization for decision-making.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, risk management, and insurance packages.
• Collaborate on business growth initiatives, including expanding both the construction and senior living sectors.
• Assist with the development of a succession and transition plan for the business.
• Serve as a 'Chief Fix-It Officer,' addressing administrative, financial, and business growth challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting leadership, ideally as a Controller or similar.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and cost-to-complete accounting systems.
• Technologically adept, with experience in transitioning to cloud-based financial systems.
• Proven ability to manage teams and work collaboratively across multiple business sectors.
• Excellent judgment, problem-solving abilities, and strategic thinking.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Construction accounting experience is highly desirable; senior living experience is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonuses.
• 50% company-paid health insurance.
• 3-5 weeks combined time off (CTO), in addition to 7 paid holidays.
• Matching 3% contribution to the 401(k) plan.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options.
• Ownership potential for the right candidate.