Chief Financial Officer

Job Type: Full‑time

At Michaud Cooley Erickson (MCE), our work is driven by integrity, energized by excellence, and centered around people, projects, and the planet. We are searching for a forward‑thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping our financial future.

The CFO provides company‑wide leadership across finance, accounting, HR, IT, legal, compliance, and risk management. This role ensures fiscal discipline, strategic investment, accountability, and strong operational controls. You will work directly with the President and serve as a trusted advisor to our leadership teams.

• Provide strategic financial leadership and executive guidance
• Direct accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and audits
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, investment strategies, and internal controls
• Lead risk mitigation efforts across legal, HR, operations, and data security
• Foster a culture of accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate and model MCE’s Core Values in all interactions

• MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Proven success in senior‑level management
• Strong US GAAP expertise and technical financial skills
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
• Proficient with financial system, Deltek Ajera preferred, HR tools, and Microsoft Excel

• Great Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
• Employer paid short‑term/long‑term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid community service day and floating holiday
• Flexible workplace options – in office and hybrid
• Monthly parking allowance or bus pass

Salary Range: $182,000–$223,000.

Individual employee compensation is determined with a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, knowledge, skills, geography, and performance. Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Sponsorship is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

MCE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.