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Director, Finance & Accounting Panhandle Power Solutions (PPS) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Director of Finance & Accounting to lead the Company's financial organization and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance & Accounting will provide financial leadership supporting growth, operational excellence, and profitability across federal, commercial, and industrial construction markets. This executive oversees accounting, finance, treasury, FP&A, contracting, project financial management, tax compliance, risk management, and financial reporting while partnering closely with operations to maximize shareholder value. This position is based in our Destin, Florida office. Key Responsibilities

• Serve as PPS' senior financial executive and trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial reporting.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and financial analyses to support decision-making.
• Oversee all accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Job Cost Accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate GAAP financial statements and maintain strong internal controls.
• Manage construction project financial performance, cash flow, backlog, and profitability.
• Lead treasury management, banking relationships, working capital optimization, and cash forecasting.
• Oversee tax compliance, bonding capacity, insurance reporting, and financial risk management.
• Lead and develop the Finance and Accounting organization.
• Drive ERP optimization, process improvements, automation, and financial systems enhancements.
• Manage and provide hands-on oversight to the Contracting department. Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• MBA preferred.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Experience with organizations exceeding $100 million in annual revenue. Knowledge & Skills
• Construction accounting, GAAP, project cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience with government contracting and FAR cost principles preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Procore, Microsoft Office 365 (required), Power BI (preferred). Core Competencies
• Strategic Leadership
• Executive Presence
• Financial Acumen
• Operational Excellence
• Business Partnership
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Innovation

Professionalism Job Type:

Full-time Location:

Destin, FL (Remote considered case-by-case)

Salary:

$185,000/

YR Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

Office Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Construction Industry:

6 years (Required)

Finance & Accounting Leadership:

10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPA (Required)

Work Location:

In person