Chief Financial Officer

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Location: Portland, OR

Compensation: $200,000 - $230,000 / year

Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.

Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world.

Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the overall financial leadership of Alta Planning and Design serves as a key strategic partner to the President and leadership team.

This role is accountable for the integrity of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial controls, and team leadership. Beyond traditional financial stewardship, the CFO will play a critical role in driving business performance, improving operational and project‑level profitability, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and helping leaders make informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a commercial mindset and has the ability to influence, challenge, and support operational leaders in a collaborative manner. This individual will be comfortable operating at both a strategic and tactical level and will help position the organization for continued growth and success.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the President and leadership team.
• Drive financial and operational decision‑making that supports revenue growth, profitability improvement, and long‑term value creation.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and business initiatives.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for operational and technical leaders.
• Support annual planning, forecasting, and long‑range business planning processes.
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance indicators that drive accountability and business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, project performance, and overall profitability.

• Drive visibility into project profitability, utilization, backlog, staffing levels, labor efficiency, and resource allocation.
• Support pricing strategies, investment decisions, and resource planning through financial analysis and business insight.
• Challenge assumptions, identify risks, and recommend actions that improve financial and operational outcomes.
• Establish a finance function that serves as a proactive business partner to the organization.

• Partner with Trilon finance and M&A leadership to support acquisition integration activities.
• Lead the financial onboarding and integration of acquired businesses, including reporting alignment, process…