Ayres’ foundation of serving clients, solving problems, and seeking solutions was established in 1959. The timeless principles that define our company have not wavered, and, in a rapidly advancing industry, we continue to evolve our practices, expand our leadership, and conduct business with the utmost integrity.
As an employee-owned company, our philosophy of running a business is different than most, and it feels right to us. We practice an environment where staff feel valued, and ideas flow freely. We bring meaning to our work and empower our team to feel ownership, responsibility, and pride for the work they do. To continue this mission, we’re looking for a Chief Financial Officer to champion working with the organization’s leadership team to develop and execute accounting and finance strategies, risk management, policies, and operating procedures to enable the company to meet its objectives.
The CFO will report to our CEO/President and complement our Executive Team, which consists of our Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and the CEO/President.
This position is in-person and will be based out of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin office location.
The first round of interviews for the selected candidates will be held the week of August 5th in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Opportunities You’ll Have
Be an owner of the company.
Be a member of a four-person executive team setting the vision and direction of the corporation.
Develop and implement a strategic plan to meet corporate financial objectives.
Oversee and mentor the Controller and an 11-person accounting team.
Evaluate financial opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancements.
Strategize with our Operations Vice Presidents to identify growth opportunities in existing markets or enter new service lines.
Be responsible for audits and annual corporate valuation as well as business insurance.
Be responsible for the banking relationships.
Be responsible for managing and exploring tax strategies and compliance.
Assess financials for potential acquisition targets.
Act as an Ayres ambassador in the business and professional communities.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business.
A minimum of 15 years in accounting or finance fields with experience in:
Leading a business financial group as a controller or CFO.
Maintaining current understanding and compliance with financial regulations and guidelines.
Developing and implementing training/mentoring programs focused on improving financial outcomes.
Willingness to travel on a regular basis to achieve corporate goals and foster strong connections with staff across the organization.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
CPA
Desired Skills And Experiences
Committed to maintaining financial integrity by adhering to accounting principles.
Ability to improve financial outcomes.
A desire to build the Ayres brand nationally.
Proven success in developing and achieving strategic goals and objectives.
Ability to think “outside the box” to generate creative ideas and inspire our team.
Dedicated to embodying Ayres’ professionalism.
Experience in professional services industry.
Benefits Of Being Part Of The Ayres Team
Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
Short-term and long-term disability
Development
Paid membership dues to professional organizations
Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
Work/Life Balance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
Flexible work schedules
Financial
Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options