Chief Financial Officer

Department: Corporate/Administrative

Location: Sanford, FL

Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for the financial health and strategic planning of CPH and will report to, and partner with, the CEO to develop and implement financial strategies that support and drive the growth of the business. They will be a member of the company’s Executive Steering Team and provide leadership and direction in all financial aspects of the organization, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The successful candidate will exemplify entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate exceptional leadership in financial controls and strategic thinking.

Duties Include:

• Maintain executive responsibility for financial operations, including working capital, capital expenditures, debt levels, taxes, budget, and all aspects of general accounting.
• Develop and direct financial plans to the strategic business plan, company growth, and market opportunities/direction.
• Establish and maintain stable cash flow management policies and procedures, and ensure cash resources are available for daily operations and business development.
• Set up and/or oversee all financial operational controls and metrics within the organization.
• Analyze current and future business operations and plans to determine financial effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory institutions: payroll, 401K, local and state taxes, FARR audits, etc.
• Maintain GAAP compliance and implement best practices to be SOX compliance for financial reporting.
• Finance leader for execution of strategic transactions such as acquisitions, strategic alliances, and divestures.
• Develop and mentor the finance and business leadership teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement including establishing finance best practices that facilitate a growth model.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:

With a minimum of 15 years of experience, preferably within professional services, they will bring deep expertise in financial management and strategic planning to lead our finance department and provide valuable insights to our executive leadership team.

• 15+ years of senior-level finance experience in a medium or large-size company. (relevant AEC or professional services industry experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or MBA.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of US GAAP.
• Capability for budget development and forecasting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and people skills.
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Experience with mergers & acquisitions and the integration of companies is a plus.
• Understanding of fixed-price/lump-sum, T&M contracts, and other common AEC contract types is preferred.

Tools:

• Knowledge of Deltek Vision and Vantagepoint preferred.
• Integrated or modular ERP system experience will be considered.
• Strong excel skills needed.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Dependent upon experience.
• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.