Chief Financial Officer

Job Title : Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location : New Jersey

Department : Finance

Reports to : President

Supervises : Finance team (3 direct reports)

Status : Full-time, Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and hands‑on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a growing energy solutions provider. The CFO will serve as a key partner to the executive leadership team, overseeing all financial aspects of the organization. This includes financial strategy, planning, reporting, budgeting, risk management, and ensuring long‑term financial health. The CFO will lead financial operations to support growth, optimize performance, and enable investments in innovative engineering and decarbonization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including accounting, payroll, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management
• Develop and implement financial strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives
• Prepare and present financial reports for executive leadership and board stakeholders
• Oversee internal controls, compliance, and audit processes
• Manage annual operating and capital budgets; monitor performance and drive corrective actions
• Lead FP&A to evaluate business initiatives and support decision‑making
• Oversee capital raising, financing, and funding strategies to support expansion
• Optimize working capital and ensure liquidity for operations
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to develop financial models
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Support acquisitions through financial assessment and integrationLead, mentor, and build a high‑performing finance team
• Implement and maintain financial systems, tools, and ERP/accounting platforms
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax filings, and reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
• 10+ years of senior finance leadership experience (CFO, VP Finance, or Director of Finance) in construction, utilities, engineering, or related industries
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP standards and private company financial operations
• Experience with public‑sector or municipal contracting, incentives, or energy‑efficiency programs strongly desired
• Proven ability to raise capital and manage financing (debt, equity, grants, project financing)
• Track record of establishing and maintaining internal controls, audit, and compliance frameworks
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and valuation skills
• High integrity, ethical standards, and ability to operate in a mission‑driven organization
• Strong stakeholder management abilities, including external partners (banks, investors, municipalities)
• Must be physically based in New Jersey; travel as needed

Work Environment

• Office‑based role with standard climate‑controlled environment
• Normal noise levels
• Prolonged periods of desk/computer work
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally