Chief Financial Officer

IMEG, a leading design consulting firm, seeks a strategic and results‑driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to guide financial performance and support the firm’s growth strategy. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will be a key partner on the executive team, shaping long‑term planning, investment decisions, and board relationships.

Location

Rock Island, IL office (or a nearby IMEG office) – the role requires executive presence and collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team, shaping long‑range planning, growth initiatives, and organizational strategy.
• Develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market opportunities.
• Provide forward‑looking financial insights and analysis to support executive and board decision‑making.
• Strengthen the credibility and influence of the finance function through timely, accurate, and actionable reporting.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor organizational performance through KPIs, dashboards, and financial metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Lead financial due diligence and analysis for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Optimize cash flow, working capital, and capital structure to support scalable growth.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, implementing strategies to mitigate exposure and enhance performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with external partners, including banking institutions, auditors, tax advisors, and valuation experts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and applicable financial and regulatory standards.
• Build, develop, and lead a high‑performing finance team, fostering accountability, transparency, and continuous growth.
• Evaluate and evolve the finance organization structure to support business needs and future scalability.
• Champion change leadership and process improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Advanced expertise in financial analysis, forecasting, and performance management.
• Executive presence with strong interpersonal and public‑speaking skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and proven ability to operate as a trusted business partner.
• Deep knowledge of risk management, internal controls, and financial governance.
• Demonstrated success in budget development, cost management, and operational efficiency.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage executive leadership and board stakeholders.
• Proven leadership capability with a focus on talent development and team performance.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and business ethics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including occasional overnight stays.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration required.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), including significant experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience within the engineering consulting industry preferred.
• Requirement for significant stock ownership to align with long‑term organizational success (details provided during the process).

Benefits

• Influence strategic decisions at the highest level.
• Partner across disciplines on innovative and sustainable projects.
• Lead meaningful growth initiatives that shape communities.
• Build and develop a high‑performing team.
• Contribute to a culture where your leadership and ideas truly matter.
• Health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and responsible time off (RTO).
• Generous PTO and flexible schedule.
• Tuition reimbursement assistance.

Salary range for Illinois‑based candidates: $200,000–$275,000, with adjustments for other geographic markets. Pay will be based on location, experience, skills, and performance. Successful candidates may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. IMEG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants have the right to request access, correction, and deletion of their personal information from our system. Requests can be made by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.