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

Northwestern Engineering Company

Today NWE Management Company is a company working towards one goal: Making our clients and tenants successful. By focusing on results oriented services our clients have commitment and industry proven measures at their disposal. We, as a company put ourselves in the same rolls as the Real Estate investment clients we represent. Our processes are proven in the field by us, for us, and run through critical points with staff from lease up to financial reporting. We utilize licensed staff from Real Estate professionals to CPA and accounting positions, employed in house to provide our services. This industry is our mainstay.

Our Tenants success, be it commercial businesses or the residential community we represent, is a goal we strive for daily. NWE Management Company wants and needs the people who count on us, as landlords and owners, to have a solid platform of reliance and surety to move forward with in their lives. We “Put People and Places Together” with the best we can have in the world of Real Estate asset management.