Chief Financial Officer

Henderson Engineers
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Kansas, Lenexa
8345 Lenexa Drive (Show on map)
Jan 16, 2025
Chief Financial Officer Lenexa, 8345 Lenexa Drive, Lenexa, Kansas, United States of America Req #616 Wednesday, January 15, 2025 At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings We're about the people, experiences, and potential found inside. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to come up with out-of-the-box solutions. We love the process of bringing buildings to life. And we're changing the industry by integrating the building design and construction process. As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities. It's What We Do We provide total building system design services across multiple high-growth markets for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, & venue. It's How We're Different We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We've always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential - both as professionals and individuals. Together, we dream up innovative solutions for industry-wide problems, design spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3 Henderson Companies is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their team in Lenexa, KS. The Chief Financial Officer directs and oversees the financial activities of the corporation, including maintenance of financial systems, accounting tasks, FP&A, audit and tax compliance, firm valuation, reporting to the board, and strategic financial insight to the CEO and leadership team, all while maintaining strong bank and vendor relationships. Minimum Qualifications for the Role are: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Fifteen years of progressively responsible financial leadership roles Ten years of professional leadership experience Five years in the A/E/C industry Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; ability to build financial models and perform data analysis. Demonstrated strong understanding and application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Honest and trustworthy with a deep commitment to integrity. Futuristic and forward-thinking mindset; ability to communicate and inspire people. Willingness to give and receive difficult feedback and display confidence and courage in addressing difficult or complex issues. Strives for achievement; is tenacious, resilient and takes initiative. Possesses high emotional intelligence and builds effective relationships with others, encompassing communication, empathy, active listening, situational awareness, influence, and negotiation. Excellent management and supervisory skills with the ability to lead, develop and inspire team members. Excellent analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills. Must be confident, approachable, adaptable and open to innovative ideas. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration ESOP experience strongly preferred, including familiarity with plan design, compliance, and financial implications of employee ownership structures. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities Financial Strategy Conducts analyses of long-range economic trends both nationally and in the AEC Industry and anticipates their impact on the firm's projections. Evaluates and manages the organization's liabilities and assets and provides continuous information around our cash position. Works with the leadership team to understand strategic priorities and investment opportunities and provides clear financial modeling to prioritize options based on ROI utilizing cash or debt instruments. Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, clients, banks, industry peers and consultants. Works with the Chief Executive Officer and compensation committee to analyzes strategy and efficiency of ESOP to maintain sustainable growth and strong performance for employee owners. Business Operations Leads accounting and finance teams, overseeing budgeting, valuation, audit preparation and tax compliance activities. Monitors and ensures cash flow remains sufficient and sustainable to meet operational and strategic needs. Directs the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, BOD and shareholder reports, tax filings, and regulatory submissions. Develops and tracks financial key performance indicators, benchmarking results against industry standards. Analyzes variances between actual and forecasted financial outcomes, implementing adjustments to projections and budgets as needed. Continuously reviews and enhances financial planning processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. Partners with business leaders to oversee financial performance at the business line level and provides actionable recommendations for improvement. Executive Leadership Ensures the overall financial health of the company through collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer. Develops and communicates financial strategy and outcomes in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer. Acts as Treasurer for Henderson Engineers and Henderson Building Solutions managing financial operations and resources. Actively participates in executive and board level committees, including the executive committee, ESOP committee, ESOP client advisory and compensation committee. Partners with Chief Operations Officer to assess organizational structure, identifying opportunities for reorganization, downsizing or efficiency improvements as needed. Communicates the financial vision, budget, results, and ESOP drivers to the firm. Assumes accountability for training, development, and mentoring of talent; identifies opportunities and gaps in employee development efforts and responds with appropriate action. Demonstrates an organization-wide mindset, cooperating across sector leadership teams to collectively meet company goals. Let's Talk Perks We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy. Culture Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.) Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.) Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.) Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.) Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.) Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.) Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.) Benefits Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.) Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.) Paid Training for Professional Development (We'll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.) Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.) Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We've got you covered.) Paid Term Life and Disability (We've got your family covered, too.) Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.) Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!) Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.) More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/. Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program. Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment. All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment. To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails. NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @hendersonengineers.com, @hendersonbuilding.com. We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website's careers page. 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