Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Nilson Companies | Northern Utah
We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team and help guide the continued success of Nilson Companies. This is an opportunity for a financial leader who brings more than technical expertise. We are looking for someone who understands the business behind the numbers, anticipates challenges, develops solutions, and leads with integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the President and working closely with Ownership, the CFO will provide financial leadership across Nilson Homes, Nilson Land Development, Nilson Holdings, and affiliated entities.
The CFO will serve as a trusted strategic advisor, overseeing financial operations while helping shape long-term business strategy, manage financial risk, evaluate investments, and support continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the President, Ownership, and executive leadership team.
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning across multiple entities.
- Manage banking relationships, construction financing, credit facilities, capital requirements, and investment strategies.
- Evaluate land acquisitions, development opportunities, project profitability, and financial returns.
- Oversee accounting operations, internal controls, tax planning coordination, and financial compliance.
- Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability, manage costs, and strengthen financial performance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Controller and accounting team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations that support informed business decisions.
- Support financial systems, reporting improvements, and operational efficiencies.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role.
- Strong financial leadership experience within construction, residential homebuilding, land development, real estate development, or a closely related industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and multi-entity financial operations.
- Experience managing banking relationships, financing arrangements, and capital requirements.
- Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with executive leadership, and translate financial information into actionable business strategies.
Preferred:
- CPA designation and/or MBA.
- Experience with land development financing, real estate investments, and joint ventures.
- Financial leadership experience within a privately held or family-owned organization.
The Leader We're Looking For
The right candidate will be a proactive, confident, and collaborative leader who:
- Thinks strategically while remaining engaged in day-to-day financial operations.
- Takes ownership, follows through, and holds themselves and others accountable.
- Communicates clearly and works effectively with leadership across all departments.
- Demonstrates integrity, emotional intelligence, and sound financial judgment.
- Develops strong teams and fosters a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Anticipates challenges and brings thoughtful solutions rather than simply identifying problems.
Join Our Team
If you are an accomplished financial leader with industry experience, strategic vision, and a passion for building strong teams and successful businesses, we invite you to apply.
Help us build on 50 years of success and shape the future of Nilson Companies.
