Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Nilson Homes • Ogden, UT

25d

About The Position

Nilson Companies is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team and guide continued success across Nilson Homes, Nilson Land Development, Nilson Holdings, and affiliated entities. The organization has more than 50 years of homebuilding history and builds approximately 300 homes annually, with business activities spanning residential homebuilding, land development, real estate investment, and related ventures.

Reporting directly to the President and working closely with Ownership, the CFO will serve as a trusted strategic advisor. The role oversees financial operations and helps shape long-term business strategy, manage financial risk, evaluate investments, and support growth. The successful leader will combine strategic thinking with engagement in daily financial operations, communicate effectively across departments, develop strong teams, and lead with integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Strong financial leadership experience in construction, residential homebuilding, land development, real estate development, or a closely related industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and multi-entity financial operations.
• Experience managing banking relationships, financing arrangements, and capital requirements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with executive leadership, and translate financial information into actionable business strategies.
• Proactive, confident, and collaborative leadership, with ownership, follow-through, and accountability.
• Clear communication and effective collaboration with leaders across departments.
• Integrity, emotional intelligence, and sound financial judgment.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and propose thoughtful solutions.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation and/or MBA.
• Experience with land development financing, real estate investments, and joint ventures.
• Financial leadership experience within a privately held or family-owned organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the President, Ownership, and executive leadership team.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning across multiple entities.
• Manage banking relationships, construction financing, credit facilities, capital requirements, and investment strategies.
• Evaluate land acquisitions, development opportunities, project profitability, and financial returns.
• Oversee accounting operations, internal controls, tax planning coordination, and financial compliance.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability, manage costs, and strengthen financial performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Controller and accounting team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide proactive recommendations to support informed business decisions.
• Support financial systems, reporting improvements, and operational efficiencies.

What This Job Offers

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