Chief Financial Officer

Confidential • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3m ago

A long-standing, privately held company in the specialty contracting and field services sector is seeking a hands-on, strategic Chief Financial Officer to guide its next stage of growth. With revenues in the mid-eight figures and a clear path to scale further, the company is investing in modern systems, stronger financial infrastructure, and leadership talent to support expansion. This role offers direct access to ownership and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all financial operations: accounting, reporting, cash management, forecasting, budgeting, and compliance.
Modernize ERP and financial systems to support scalability.
Develop KPIs and dashboards to strengthen operational and project performance.
Partner with ownership and senior leadership on strategy and growth initiatives.
Manage external relationships with banks, auditors, and insurers.
Support long-term initiatives including acquisitions and capital projects.
Recruit and mentor a lean, high-performing finance team.

Ideal Candidate

Current CFO or senior finance leader in a specialty contracting, technical services, or project-based services organization ($30M–$150M revenue).
Strong experience with job costing, WIP schedules, and project-based accounting.
Proven record implementing ERP/financial systems and scaling financial operations.
Comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on execution.
CPA, CCIFP, or MBA preferred.

Compensation

Base Salary: $200K–$250K
Bonus: up to 30% tied to performance
Relocation support available
Long-term incentive/retention discussions possible for the right candidate

Confidentiality
This is a confidential leadership transition. Applications will be handled with strict discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Family leave
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have senior finance leadership experience (CFO, VP Finance, or Controller) in a project-based services, specialty contracting, or construction environment?
Have you been directly responsible for job costing, WIP schedules, or project-based accounting?
What is the largest annual revenue size of a company where you had full financial leadership responsibility? (Multiple choice: <$25M / $25M–$75M / $75M–$150M / $150M+)
Are you able to work on-site in Wisconsin (with relocation support if needed)?

Work Location: In person