DLR Group
Overview
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for DLR Group, an integrated design firm focused on elevating the human experience through design. This high‑impact leadership role is at the center of a 100% employee‑owned ESOP firm, guiding financial strategy and growth. The role can be based in Overland Park, KS; Dallas, TX; Omaha, NE; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; or Minneapolis, MN. What You Will Do
Lead the development and execution of financial strategies that enable sustainable growth and global expansion. Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable financial systems, processes, and controls. Oversee financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to ensure clarity and strategic alignment. Evaluate and partner on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic opportunities; manage financial due diligence and integration. Proactively manage financial risk, liquidity, and capital allocation. Serve as fiduciary steward of the ESOP, ensuring compliance, transparency, and the long‑term protection of employee‑owner equity. Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing finance team that can support a dynamic, global enterprise. Represent the firm’s financial interests with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and appraisers. Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial strategy with operational and enterprise priorities. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree not required, but preferred. Minimum 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in a large, multi‑sector global organization, ideally in AEC or professional services. Proven success leading finance through growth, transformation, or operational scale‑up. Proficiency with ERP systems (Deltek Vantagepoint preferred) and advanced financial modeling / reporting. Strong strategic and analytical skills, capable of balancing long‑term vision with near‑term execution. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with executive leadership and employee stakeholders. Deep appreciation for or direct experience with ESOP structures and employee ownership. Demonstrated leadership of diverse, high‑performing teams. DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee‑owned: every employee is invested in our clients’ success. Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate, share information openly, and use technology to deliver exceptional design. We pursue the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are signatories to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Our values include commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, and teamwork. We operate a four‑day in‑office model with the option to work remotely on Fridays. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / M / F / Veteran / Disabled employer.
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for DLR Group, an integrated design firm focused on elevating the human experience through design. This high‑impact leadership role is at the center of a 100% employee‑owned ESOP firm, guiding financial strategy and growth. The role can be based in Overland Park, KS; Dallas, TX; Omaha, NE; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; or Minneapolis, MN. What You Will Do
Lead the development and execution of financial strategies that enable sustainable growth and global expansion. Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable financial systems, processes, and controls. Oversee financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to ensure clarity and strategic alignment. Evaluate and partner on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic opportunities; manage financial due diligence and integration. Proactively manage financial risk, liquidity, and capital allocation. Serve as fiduciary steward of the ESOP, ensuring compliance, transparency, and the long‑term protection of employee‑owner equity. Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing finance team that can support a dynamic, global enterprise. Represent the firm’s financial interests with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and appraisers. Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial strategy with operational and enterprise priorities. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required; advanced degree not required, but preferred. Minimum 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in a large, multi‑sector global organization, ideally in AEC or professional services. Proven success leading finance through growth, transformation, or operational scale‑up. Proficiency with ERP systems (Deltek Vantagepoint preferred) and advanced financial modeling / reporting. Strong strategic and analytical skills, capable of balancing long‑term vision with near‑term execution. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with executive leadership and employee stakeholders. Deep appreciation for or direct experience with ESOP structures and employee ownership. Demonstrated leadership of diverse, high‑performing teams. DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee‑owned: every employee is invested in our clients’ success. Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate, share information openly, and use technology to deliver exceptional design. We pursue the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are signatories to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Our values include commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, and teamwork. We operate a four‑day in‑office model with the option to work remotely on Fridays. We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / M / F / Veteran / Disabled employer.
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