Regional CFO - Utilities

Pave America is a private equity-backed, fast-growing, and highly acquisitive facility services company. We have over 30 operating companies located in most of the major population centers in the U.S. The company has an annual revenue of ~$1 billion and has over 1,500 employees across the country.
We are a project-based business running on NetSuite accounting system with revenues based on percentage of completion methodology. We acquire approximately 10 companies each year, and every operating company has its own accounting team. In addition to the regional leadership structure, we also have a corporate headquarters based in Warrenton, VA that has an accounting and finance team led by the Corporate CFO.
Pave America is organized into 7 regions, one of which is the Utilities Region, for which this role will be serving. The Utilities region currently has 3 divisions- Brothers Paving in Manassas, Virginia (~$30M), BAC Paving in Nashville, Tennessee (~$12M), and Boardwalk in Dallas, Texas (~$50M). The Utilities region has plans to accelerate our growth in the region by aggressively pursuing acquisition opportunities in the coming years.
This role will report directly to the Regional President of the Utilities Region but will work very closely with the Corporate CFO and the accounting and finance teams at Corporate HQ.
This is a remote position, preferably in the East Coast or Central timezone leading a staff of 3 people spread throughout the other divisions in the region. The role may require very limited travel to office locations a few times per year.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for an accounting and finance leader to partner with and support the Regional President and Corporate CFO to achieve our ambitious growth plan. The Regional CFO will:
Work closely with the Regional President to reach organic growth objectives for the region as well as support the Corporate CFO in the integration of new acquisitions.
Work closely with the other locations in the region, including leading the accounting resources in those locations, and serve as the quarterback for all accounting and finance functions in the region.
Support Regional President and other division presidents in the region with strategies to promote growth and improve operating efficiencies.
Supervise and review the monthly close of all locations within the region.
Supervise and review budget and forecast processes of all locations within the region.
Conduct monthly operating reviews with all locations within the region with support from the Regional President.
Work closely with Corporate Controller and Corporate FP&A team on monthly reporting and financial analytics of the region.
Qualifications
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a Finance and Accounting role, including recent leadership positions.
A track record of success in positions of increasing responsibility in the financial function; experience in dynamic, growth-oriented environments; prior experience in a private equity backed business is a plus.
Strong analytical mindset and skills; proficiency in forecasting, financial modeling, and KPI/dashboard development; must have a demonstrated facility for reaching sound business decisions after developing and reviewing available financial information.
Process improvement experience; demonstrated experience leading change and improving a financial function.
Solid accounting and reporting skills.
Experience with acquisitions.
Outstanding communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; communicates clearly and directly, approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens
Leadership; a demonstrated ability to develop talent; gain the confidence and trust of the rest of the management team, the accounting team, and other company employees; high EQ with ability to adapt and effectively influence all levels.
Strong business partner; must be able to work effectively with the Regional President and other key leaders.
Bachelor’s degree required; a CPA or graduate degree in accounting, finance, or business is a plus.
Strong proficiency in Netsuite is preferred.
Experience in integration in an acquisitive environment is a plus.
Experience in construction and project accounting and percentage of completion is a plus.
Travel
This position may require infrequent travel.

Work arrangement
Yes