VP of Finance/step-up CFO - PE-Backed (remote)

Build the finance engine for a fast-growing, PE-backed field services platform.

Role:

VP of Finance / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location/Type:

Southeast U.S. • Hybrid (travel required)

Pay:

$175K-$200K base + ~25% bonus + equity

Schedule:

Full-time, standard business hours + travel What you'll do Own cash forecasting tied to project pipeline (fix cash visibility) Manage working capital in net-90+ AR environment Shorten month-end close (today ~30 days) Build FP&A models tied to utilization and project cycles Lead ERP selection and process automation (better tools) Oversee day-to-day accounting (hands-on, CPA-style) Deliver board reporting for PE stakeholders Must-haves PE-backed or investor-facing finance experience 10+ years finance leadership progression Strong accounting + FP&A ownership (both required) CPA or CPA-style background (close, audit, controls) Asset-heavy experience (construction, landscaping, similar) CapEx and depreciation experience tied to equipment usage Cash flow + working capital management experience Multi-entity / multi-location environment experience Must live within Southeast footprint (GA, SC, AL, FL) Nice to have M&A exposure (not required) Experience in project-based revenue environments Perks & pay

Pay:

$175-200K base + ~25% bonus

Equity:

50% time-based, 50% performance-based vesting

Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO High growth: tracking ~25% over plan (strong sales engine) Real ownership: build finance, not maintain it Schedule & setup Full-time, standard business hours Hybrid with travel (50% first 6 months) Must be based in Southeast U.S. footprint 9 locations across

GA, SC, AL, FL

Tools:

QuickBooks → ERP transition Impact & Growth Fix the close. Own cash. Build systems that scale. Set the foundation for off-balance sheet growth and future acquisitions. Motivation Fit You like messy builds. You own the numbers end-to-end. You're hands-on today, more strategic as the team grows. Apply now if you want to step into a true CFO seat—own cash, build systems, and help scale a high-growth, PE-backed business from the ground up.