What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at MCE?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
At Michaud Cooley Erickson (MCE), our work is driven by integrity, energized by excellence, and centered around people, projects, and the planet. We are searching for a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future.
About The Role
The CFO provides company-wide leadership across finance, accounting, HR, IT, legal, compliance, and risk management. This role ensures fiscal discipline, strategic investment, accountability, and strong operational controls. You will work directly with the President and serve as a trusted advisor to our leadership teams. Given the highly collaborative nature of this executive position, the CFO is expected to maintain a full-time, five-day per week presence in office.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
Design your career and future with MCE! In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that support your health and wealth, including:
Individual employee compensation is determined with a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, knowledge, skills, geography, and performance. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
Sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
MCE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Attention Recruitment Agencies
MCE does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not send resumes to our careers email or to any employees. MCE will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions. Only MCE’s Human Resources Leadership can authorize third-party recruiting agreements. Any agreements made without proper authorization will not be recognized, and we will not be liable for any fees related to them. Thank you for your understanding.
Salary Description
$220,000-$260,000
Full-time
Description
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
At Michaud Cooley Erickson (MCE), our work is driven by integrity, energized by excellence, and centered around people, projects, and the planet. We are searching for a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future.
About The Role
The CFO provides company-wide leadership across finance, accounting, HR, IT, legal, compliance, and risk management. This role ensures fiscal discipline, strategic investment, accountability, and strong operational controls. You will work directly with the President and serve as a trusted advisor to our leadership teams. Given the highly collaborative nature of this executive position, the CFO is expected to maintain a full-time, five-day per week presence in office.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership and executive guidance
- Direct accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Oversee tax planning, compliance, and audits
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, investment strategies, and internal controls
- Lead risk mitigation efforts across legal, HR, operations, and data security
- Foster a culture of accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate and model MCE’s Core Values in all interactions
Qualifications
- MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- CPA or CMA strongly preferred
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Proven success in senior-level management
- Strong US GAAP expertise and technical financial skills
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
- Proficient with financial system, Deltek Ajera preferred, HR tools, and Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Design your career and future with MCE! In return, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that support your health and wealth, including:
- Great Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
- Employer paid short term/long term disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- Paid community service day and floating holiday
- Monthly parking allowance or bus pass
Individual employee compensation is determined with a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, knowledge, skills, geography, and performance. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
Sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
MCE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Attention Recruitment Agencies
MCE does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not send resumes to our careers email or to any employees. MCE will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions. Only MCE’s Human Resources Leadership can authorize third-party recruiting agreements. Any agreements made without proper authorization will not be recognized, and we will not be liable for any fees related to them. Thank you for your understanding.
Salary Description
$220,000-$260,000
Salary : $220,000 - $260,000