What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Northwestern Engineering Company?
Northwestern Engineering (NWE), a nearly 100-year-old privately held real estate holding and development company based in Rapid City, South Dakota seeks a new Chief Financial Officer. NWE owns and manages real estate in five states including raw land, multi-family, industrial, office, retail, and hospitality properties. Wholly owned subsidiary operations include NWE Management Company, a full-service property management company based in Rapid City, SD, and Hills Products Group, a wood treatment, remanufacturing, bagging, production, and distribution operation in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Approximately 60 people work directly for NWE and an additional 150-200 under its subsidiaries.
Chief Financial Officer
Leadership and Character
- Strong accounting, audit, tax, GAAP, finance, and insurance background.
- Ability to lead, manage, administer and respond timely with our six-person accounting team, NWE’s leadership team, and the NWE board of directors.
- Clearly defines and commits to financial and operational results, interprets and communicates expected outcomes, and holds self and others accountable.
- Committed to and shares our core values – integrity, quality, loyalty, reliability, respect, and adaptability.
Education & Experience
- Seven or more years of experience in a similar CFO or Controller role.
- Degree in accounting.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of real estate accounting including triple net , and common area maintenance reconciliations.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and directories/subdirectories.
- Strong experience in multiple software platforms including real estate, hospitality, and manufacturing/inventory is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee full-time accounting staff.
- Direct the preparation of all financial statements and related information.
- Analyze financials status in relation to company status and/or projections.
- Work with the leadership team to coordinate strategic planning and establish priorities.
- Analyze economic data and trends to project the impact on the company.
- Oversee and execute company debt agreements and work with lending institutions on new financing, refinancings, and compliance.
- Oversee and execute company insurance programs and coverages.
- Analyze, coordinate, and assist the execution of real estate tax processes including assessments, appeals, and payments.
- Analyze future real estate and business purchase opportunities.
- Manage, plan, and invest the company’s excess liquid funds.
- Assist with syndicated investment projects and JV investors on new and ongoing projects.
Details
- Work Hours Full-time
- Work Location 314 Founders Park Drive, Rapid City, SD
- On-Site Only In-office presence currently required
- Bonus Contingent on individual and team performance
- Reports to Brad Hammerbeck, COO
- Training Period Six months
- Company Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Long-Term Disability
- Group Term Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
Contacts
David Crabb, CFO
davec@nwemanagement.com
605-718-7030
Brad Hammerbeck, COO
bradh@nwemanagement.com
605-718-7062
Brad Hammerbeck, COO
bradh@nwemanagement.com
605-718-7062
