Scion Executive Search has been retained to identify the incoming Chief Financial Officer on behalf of our dynamic client, CSM Group. Renowned nationally for its commitment to safety, talent, and tailored Construction Management services, CSM Group is experiencing rapid growth. This full-time executive position based in beautiful Kalamazoo, MI, is open for immediate consideration.
ABOUT CSM GROUP: Since 1983, CSM Group has pioneered innovative project delivery across over 30 States for Fortune 100 clients in all core market sectors. CSM’s strategic plan is to grow nationally with a focus on 3 target markets; Life Sciences, Advanced Technology, and Food and Beverage, whilst continuing local expansion in Michigan serving the communities they live in. CSM currently, maintains many Master Service Agreements (MSAs), including one of the largest global pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms globally and several of North America’s largest food companies CSM’s customized offerings encompass all forms of Construction Management and professional services, including but not limited to CMAR, Design-Build, owner's representation, and professional services such as project management and project controls.
As a nationally recognized and multi-award-winning Safety firm, CSM Group passionately champions the interests of their clients, employees, and the communities they serve. With a People First leadership commitment, CSM’s eNPS score of 53 demonstrates their active community engagement, sustainable business approaches, proactive safety measures, and unwavering integrity, CSM Group offers innovative solutions and insightful project management.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a pivotal role in crafting CSM Group's financial management strategy and contributes to shaping the organization's overarching strategic objectives. This key role oversees the accounting and finance department, ensuring efficient allocation of tasks and the timely, accurate completion of work. Collaborating closely with operational departments, the CFO evaluates overhead and margin metrics and collaborates with accounting professionals on budgeting, profitability analysis, and forecasting models. Adept in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and proficient in managing key performance indicators (KPIs), this leader actively participates in decision-making and provides strategic direction for both the department and the broader company. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO holds a crucial position in driving financial excellence and organizational success.
RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:
Lead and empower the Accounting Department, playing a pivotal role in defining departmental objectives, securing necessary staffing and resources to align with the company's strategic goals, and fostering the professional development of Accounting employees.
Oversee the organization's general ledger and budgeting operations, ensuring precision and timeliness in historical performance and future forecasts. Facilitating informed decision-making by the leadership team, based on the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Safeguard the organization's assets through the implementation of robust treasury management techniques and practices, while also developing and supervising effective control procedures.
Develop, evaluate, and present Key Performance Indicator (KPI) management dashboards.
Project Cost Accounting:
Responsible for project cost accounting including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and job cost.
Oversees Accounting Analyst(s) who work closely with project leaders on project forecasting reports, ensuring completion and accuracy.
Financial Analysis
Manages overhead and margin measurement.
Develops and reports on variance analysis to budget.
Oversees and completes corporate forecasting, budgeting, and monthly reporting to all teams and departments.
Department Administration
Works with all outside agencies to complete company financial audits.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Builds Effective Teams
Establish common objectives and a shared mindset.
Form teams with an appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience.
Create a feeling of belonging and strong team morale.
Share wins and reward team efforts.
Foster open dialogue and collaboration among the team.
Cultivates Innovation
Come up with useful ideas that are new, better, or unique.
Introduce new ways of looking at problems.
Take a creative idea and put it into practice.
Encourage diverse thinking to promote and nurture innovation.
Organizational Savvy
Sensitive to how people and the organization function.
Anticipate land mines and plan approaches accordingly.
Deal comfortably with organizational politics.
Understand how to steer through the organization to get things done.
Understand the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures.
Drives Engagement
Structure the work so it aligns with people's goals and motivators.
Empower others.
Make each person feel his/her contributions are important.
Invite input and share ownership and visibility.
Strategic Mindset
Anticipate future trends and implications accurately.
Readily pose future scenarios.
Articulate credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value.
Create competitive and breakthrough strategies that show a clear connection between vision and action.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar experience.
Five years of experience in construction accounting with management experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
Experience in Timberline Construction Accounting software or the ability to learn to navigate and use the software quickly is required.
Board exposure is highly desired.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: This full-time position provides the opportunity to join an extraordinary work environment characterized by teamwork and mutual respect. With a competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $250,000 (DOE) and eligibility for an annual bonus, this role also includes access to a comprehensive benefits package. This package encompasses relocation support, medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, life insurance, long- and short-term disability benefits, EAP, and FSA. Additionally, it provides generous vacation time, paid US holidays, paternity leave, and a 401(k) plan.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS: CSM Group has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/11339/
Please address applications to:
Chelsea Zimmer, Executive Search Principal Scion Executive Search
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity and equity in all facets of the organization’s work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.
ABOUT OUR FIRM: Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.??
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