Chief Financial Officer

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. • Plainville, CT

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About The Position

Loureiro Engineering Associates is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to plan, organize, implement, and direct the firm's financial strategy and fiscal functions, supporting effective financial management, organizational stability, and sustained performance across business and administrative operations. The CFO serves as the principal financial advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors and provides leadership on financial strategy, investment decisions, potential contracts, mergers and acquisitions, capital structure, cash management, and use of debt and credit.

The role directs the organization's accounting and finance functions, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting procedures. It also oversees information technology, building maintenance, office services, and procurement, including the staff supporting those functions. The CFO develops relationships with banks, auditors, insurance providers, and other financial partners; leads cost-savings and procurement initiatives; and assesses financial and IT processes for efficiency, cost savings, security, reliability, and improved performance.

The CFO reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and works closely with administrative leaders and operational leaders with P&L responsibility. The position has authority to assign work and use group assets to complete projects, manage budgets within approved limits, direct financial and accounting activities, and represent the firm in financial discussions and negotiations within established parameters.

Loureiro is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Missouri. Its services span engineering, construction, environmental health and safety, energy, laboratory analysis, landscape architecture, and waste management. The company describes its workplace as collaborative and team-oriented, with hands-on learning, coaching, and career paths.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including a minimum of 3 years in management.
• Proven success managing financial operations, developing financial strategies, and leading organizational change.
• Strong analytical and financial management skills.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively and collaborate across executive and divisional levels.
• Ability to evaluate complex financial data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and capital planning.
• Technical proficiency and a deep understanding of financial systems, reporting tools, and internal controls.
• Ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiency, cost savings, improved financial performance, and organizational growth.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods in an office environment.
• Ability to perform detailed analytical work at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to travel to company offices, meetings, and off-site events as required.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, by phone, and in written correspondence.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA.
• Experience in professional services, engineering, or consulting industries.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Provide strategic leadership on the firm's financial affairs, including investment decisions, potential contracts, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support corporate goals, long-term growth, organizational stability, and sustained performance.
• Advise the CEO and Board of Directors on capital structure, cash management, and the use of debt and credit.
• Evaluate business performance and financial risks, and identify opportunities to improve performance for administrative leaders and operational leaders with P&L responsibility.
• Direct and oversee the organization's accounting and finance functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal reporting requirements.
• Establish and enforce internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Stay current on tax regulations, accounting standards, and industry practices to identify optimization opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Lead M&A execution with the CEO and Board of Directors, from target evaluation through post-merger integration.
• Evaluate potential contracts, investments, and acquisition opportunities from a financial perspective.
• Oversee information technology, building maintenance, office services, and procurement functions.
• Manage finance and accounting, office services, information technology, and procurement staff, fostering clear responsibilities, accountability, and professional development.
• Oversee IT systems to support data security, system reliability, and scalability.
• Assess financial and IT processes to identify efficiency, cost-savings, and performance improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banks, auditors, insurance providers, and other financial partners.
• Apply financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and capital-planning expertise to organizational objectives.
• Lead company-wide cost-savings and procurement initiatives.
• Oversee procurement support to promote financial performance through strategic supplier selection and cost optimization while maintaining operational flexibility and vendor relationships.
• Perform other related work as apparent or assigned.
• Assign work and use group assets to support timely project completion; manage budgets within approved limits; direct financial and accounting activities; and represent the firm in financial discussions and negotiations within established parameters.

Benefits

• Company-funded ownership stake through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Hands-on learning, coaching, and clear career paths.
• Comprehensive health, financial, and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive