Chief Financial Officer

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Location: Aurora, IL

Compensation: $180,000 - $230,000 / year

The Chief Financial Officer provides executive financial leadership for Fehr Graham and serves as a strategic advisor to the President and leadership team. The CFO is accountable for the organization’s financial performance, financial reporting integrity, and financial governance.

The position oversees budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, financial controls, and finance functions. In partnership with operational leaders, the CFO advances business performance, strengthens project profitability, supports strategic growth, and provides the financial analysis required for informed decision‑making.

The successful candidate will demonstrate financial expertise, commercial judgment, and the ability to influence and advise operational leaders. The role requires both strategic leadership and direct involvement in financial and operational matters, with an emphasis on sustainable growth and effective execution.

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

• Advise the President and leadership team on financial strategy, business performance, and organizational priorities.
• Guide financial and operational decisions that support revenue growth, profitability, and long‑term enterprise value.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to inform strategic planning and business initiatives.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to operational and technical leaders, translating analysis into practical recommendations.
• Support annual planning, forecasting, and long‑range business planning.
• Develop and monitor financial and operational performance indicators to strengthen accountability and measure progress against business objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, project performance, and profitability.

• Provide visibility into project profitability, utilization, backlog, staffing, labor efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Evaluate pricing strategies, investment decisions, and resource plans through financial analysis.
• Assess business assumptions, identify financial and operational risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Establish a finance function that provides timely analysis and proactive support to operational leaders.

• Partner with Trilon finance and M&A leadership on acquisition integration activities.
• Lead the financial onboarding and integration of acquired businesses, including reporting alignment, process standardization, KPI implementation, and performance monitoring.
• Identify operational risks, integration challenges, and opportunities for improvement throughout the integration process.
• Support the adoption of company financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting standards across acquired organizations.
• Coordinate with Trilon leadership to apply shared systems, resources, and best practices while maintaining business continuity and performance.

• Oversee the financial operations…