Chief Financial Officer

Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc. • Plainville, CT

26d • $170,000 - $225,000

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. The role supports 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 strategic guidance on investments, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, capital structure, cash management, debt, and credit.

The CFO directs the organization’s accounting and finance functions, oversees accurate and timely GAAP financial statements, and establishes internal financial controls and accounting procedures. The role also oversees information technology, building maintenance, office services, and procurement, while managing related staff and assessing financial and IT processes for security, reliability, efficiency, cost savings, and performance. The CFO develops relationships with banks, auditors, insurance providers, and other financial partners, and leads company-wide cost savings and procurement initiatives.

The position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) or Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and works closely with administrative leaders and operational leaders with P&L responsibility. It carries 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 work spans engineering, construction, environmental health and safety, energy, laboratory analytical, landscape architecture, and waste management services. The role is offered at an annual compensation range of $170,000 to $225,000.

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, with the ability to evaluate complex financial data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and capital planning.
• Effective leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across executive and divisional levels.
• Technical proficiency and a deep understanding of financial systems, reporting tools, and internal controls.
• 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 such as laptops, files, and presentation equipment 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.
• Ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiency, cost savings, improved financial performance, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Provide strategic leadership on financial affairs, including investment decisions, potential contracts, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support corporate goals, long-term growth, financial management, 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 for improved performance with administrative and operational leaders.
• Direct and oversee 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 best practices to identify optimization and risk-mitigation opportunities.
• Lead mergers and acquisitions from target evaluation through post-merger integration.
• Direct and oversee information technology, building maintenance, office services, and procurement functions.
• Manage finance and accounting, office services, information technology, and procurement staff, promoting 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-saving, 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-saving and procurement initiatives.
• Oversee procurement support, strategic supplier selection, and cost optimization while maintaining operational flexibility and vendor relationships.
• Perform other related work as apparent or assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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