Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Step into a high-impact CFO role where strategic vision meets hands-on leadership in a growth-oriented, asset-based finance environment. This executive position drives financial performance, capital strategy, and operational excellence while partnering across the business to unlock growth and profitability. You will influence enterprise-wide decision-making, strengthen financial disciplines, and lead critical functions including finance, HR, IT, and emerging data capabilities. Ideal for a collaborative, purpose-driven leader, this role offers the opportunity to shape long-term success in a values-centered, people-first culture.

Code: 47955

Category: Executive Leadership The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic financial leader for our client, an equipment lease and finance company with active leases and loans nationwide, grounded in a faith-and family-based culture that values fun, integrity, and teamwork. This role is responsible for guiding the organization's fiscal health and long-term direction while overseeing budgeting and forecasting, driving strategic growth initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and leading financial reporting to internal leadership, the partner company, and banking partners. The CFO provides leadership in financial planning, risk management, capital structure optimization, and operational efficiency to support long-term profitability and sustainability. Worksite Location: St. Cloud, MN Salary Range: Total Compensation could exceed $300k Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• Tuition reimbursement

Roles & Responsibilities: Financial Strategy & Capital Management

• Lead enterprise financial planning, including annual budgeting, long-range forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Optimize capital structure and funding strategies to support portfolio growth and profitability.
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners, stakeholders, and the partner company.
• Provide clear and actionable financial insights to support executive decision-making.

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Oversee all aspects of finance and accounting, including financial reporting, audit, tax, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation to support lending and financing operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and financial regulations.

Operational & Performance Leadership

• Partner with leaders across sales, operations, credit, and technology to improve efficiency, pricing strategy, and profitability.
• Analyze operational and financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling and business insights.

Leadership & Shared Services Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of Finance/Accounting, HR, and IT functions, with anticipated oversight of data and automation capabilities as the organization continues to evolve.
• Ensure alignment across shared services functions, including IT and emerging data and automation efforts, to support business priorities.
• Build, develop, and mentor high-performing teams.
• Strengthen infrastructure, talent, and processes to support company growth and scalability.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and alignment across the organization.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field required (MBA and/or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with prior CFO or senior finance leadership experience preferred
• Experience in equipment finance, commercial lending, or a related industry strongly preferred
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and capital management
• Experience working with banks, auditors, and parent company or external stakeholders
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, investments, or partnerships is preferred but not required
• Experience overseeing or partnering closely with HR and/or IT functions is a plus

About Versique: Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiter-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections. We believe people are more than just resumes, they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success. Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Let's find your people, together. Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.