Chief Operations & Financial Officer - Direct Hire

Job Description

Job Description

The Chief Operations and Financial Officer (COFO) provides strategic and hands-on executive leadership across all operational and financial functions of the firm. Key responsibilities include playing a pivotal part in driving operational discipline and efficiency within a fast-paced, project-centric environment. The COFO oversees accounting, human resources, marketing, business development and critical infrastructure systems. The COFO is accountable for ensuring the dissemination and analyzation of financial reports, forecasts and key performance metrics to executive leadership and participates in annual budgeting and long-range financial planning efforts while monitoring performance against targets and recommending corrective actions as needed. Establishes and enforces internal controls, risk management practices and compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. Oversees operational improvement initiatives, evaluates business systems and workflows, partners with leadership to scale operations efficiently as the firm grows and promotes a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale. Serving as a key advisor to the CEO, Principals and Project Managers, the COFO supports informed decision-making across the organization. This position ensures all business processes and financial strategies align with sustainable growth, competitive pricing and the timely delivery of profitable, high-quality engineering design services. The COFO brings strong financial acumen, a proven ability to optimize systems and processes and a collaborative leadership style.

Salary - $160,000 - $190,000

Working Hours
• M 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Onsite
• T 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Onsite
• W 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Onsite
• T 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Onsite
• F 7:30 am – 12:00 pm, Onsite

Holidays - Nine (9) Paid Holidays

Training - Paid Professional Development and CEUs

Culture - Family First, Classic Casual

Perks
• 100% Paid Employee Medical
• 50% Paid Employee Dental and Employee Vision
• 100% Paid Employee Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match

Minimum Requirements 
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related field
• Master’s degrees in Business Operations of
• 15+ years progressive operations experience and/or organizational leadership.
• 5+ years demonstrated experience in a senior leadership or executive role for growth-oriented organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with project teams and clients.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Industry experience related to consulting with engineering design, construction management or another project based professional services firm.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and background check is required.

Expectations
• Partners with the CEO and Principals to shape financial strategy, annual planning and long-term growth objectives and translates business strategy into actionable operational plans across all departments.
• Evaluates business opportunities, including service-line expansion, geographic growth, joint venture partnerships and selective acquisitions.
• Manages finance team to ensure timely billing, clear work-in-progress tracking, accurate project costing, vendor payment, G/L management, payroll review and month-end close.
• Responsible for production of accurate and timely monthly/quarterly financial statements by Finance Team in compliance with GAAP.
• Assists with development of financial dashboards and reports tailored for: CEO, Principals, Project Managers and Department Leads.
• Monitors critical Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the firm including: net revenue, labor utilization rate, net labor multiplier, work in progress and accounts receivable aging, backlog health, overhead rate and indirect labor, and project gross margin.
• Provides strategic insight into firm-wide financial health and department-level performance.
• Participates in and offers recommendations to maintain robust cash flow forecasting and ensures liquidity for operations, staffing and technology investments.
• Partners with Project Accounting Specialist and Project Managers to develop realistic budgets and fee structures, track labor hours and expenses, implement scope management, improve project forecasting accuracy, maintain timely delivery dates for deliverables and reduce project overruns.
• Collaborates with business development to develop competitive, client-focused proposals.
• Leads regular operational meetings on project status, risk management and resource allocation.
• Collaborates with Human Resources on talent acquisition, talent development, performance management, skills mapping, employee relations and training needs.
• Leads development and refinement of standard operating procedures and automations to improve major workflows, streamline processes, advance internal communications and align document organization.
• Reviews client and vendor agreements for acceptable fee terms, payment provisions, retainage, indemnity, limitation of liability and subcontractor flow-downs.
• Ensures and maintains adequate insurance coverage including: professional liability, cyber and general liability.
• Oversees timely filing and management of corporate filings, registrations, certifications and documentation relevant to operations.
• Administers and optimizes Deltek VantagePoint to improve financial process efficiency and ensure data integrity.
• Fosters a culture of service, technical excellence, accountability, responsiveness and collaboration.
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day. The candidate selected for employment will be required to submit to a criminal background check, education verification and drug test.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, with salary requirements, via our career portal on our website at or contact us directly at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V