Head of Finance

Krause Group•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The Head of Finance serves as the senior financial leader for the global organization, responsible for shaping and executing the financial strategy to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and long-term enterprise value. This role partners closely with the Founder & CEO, President & COO, and Senior Leadership Team to align financial performance with strategic priorities across all business verticals. The Head of Finance oversees all aspects within all operating countries and businesses within the areas of financial management, including planning, reporting, capital allocation, and risk management, while building scalable financial infrastructure to support a growing and increasingly complex organization.

Requirements

10–15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior-level or CFO-equivalent roles
Experience in a high-growth, founder-led, or multi-entity organization strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience with M&A, capital allocation, and multi-business financial oversight
Experience operating across multiple geographies (U.S. and international) preferred
Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into financial outcomes
Deep technical expertise in finance, accounting, and financial modeling
Executive presence with the ability to influence and partner at the board and SLT level
High degree of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment in ambiguous environments
Ability to build scalable systems and teams in a growing organization
Broad financial experience including senior financial leadership roles in finance or tax in corporate and/or public accounting firms, including experience building financial strategic plans.
Financial experience or ability in FP&A, Capital Structure, Capital Allocation & Portfolio Management, M&A.
Strength in developing internal and external relationships; collaborating with senior leaders and Board members; and senior leaders to improve P&L and cash flow drivers.
Experience with banking relationships, financing treasury/debt management and cash management.
Capable of creating from scratch and refining new processes.
Does not require systems and processes already set up; willing to be hands on.
Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Is adaptable and learns quickly.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Driven, self-starter with detail-oriented personality and strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced qualification preferred
Global experience – specifically Italy, a plus.
Multi-industry experience or a desire to research and learn new industries.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor to the President & COO and SLT on financial strategy, capital allocation, and enterprise growth decisions
Translate business strategy into financial plans, forecasts, and actionable insights
Support long-term value creation, including IRR targets, EBITDA expansion, and portfolio optimization
Provide financial leadership across multiple business units (e.g., operating companies, investments, real estate, etc.)
Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
Develop and monitor key financial KPIs (revenue growth, margins, cash flow, return metrics)
Deliver clear, timely, and board-ready financial reporting and insights
Build scalable FP&A processes and tools to support enterprise decision-making
Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely close processes
Ensure adherence to GAAP/IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
Lead preparation of consolidated financial statements and board reporting materials
Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies
Lead capital planning, liquidity management, and cash flow optimization
Support M&A strategy, including due diligence, valuation, structuring, and integration from a Finance perspective
Evaluate investment opportunities and provide financial modeling and risk analysis
Manage relationships with lenders and financial institutions
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks across the enterprise
Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements (U.S. and international, as applicable)
Support board governance, including audit and finance committee engagement
Build and scale finance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities to support growth
Drive efficiency and discipline in cost management and resource allocation
Partner cross-functionally (People, Legal, Operations) to align financial and operational strategies
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, including accounting, FP&A, and potentially treasury/tax
Serve as the enterprise-wide finance leader with full accountability for global financial strategy, capital structure, and consolidated performance across all operating countries and business verticals
Oversee global treasury and tax strategy, including risk management, intercompany funding, FX exposure, and international cash optimization
Design and scale a global finance operating model – systems, processes, and governance frameworks that support multi-country operations and enterprise growth
Act as the primary financial partner to executive leadership and the Board, presenting global performance, risks, and strategic recommendations