Vice President of Finance & Administration (CFO Track)

Vice President of Finance & Administration (CFO Track)

Charlotte, NC | On‑site

We’re a growing industrial electrical maintenance & services company (~$20M revenue, scaling to $30M+) seeking a hands‑on, operational finance leader to build and scale our finance and administrative function.

This is a player‑coach role today with a clear path to Chief Financial Officer as the business grows.

The Opportunity

You’ll partner directly with the COO as the company’s primary financial leader, owning reporting, cash flow, job profitability, and operational insight in a field‑services environment. This role goes beyond accounting — it’s about building a financial engine that drives growth, margin discipline, and accountability.

What You’ll Own

• Monthly close & reporting (decision‑ready within 15 business days)
• Rolling cash flow forecast & capital planning
• Job costing, margin analysis, and pricing insight
• Executive dashboards tied to technician productivity & profitability
• Strategic oversight of HR, payroll, benefits, and admin
• Management of a $500K+ insurance and risk portfolio
• Oversight of a 45+ vehicle fleet
• Support for acquisition analysis and integration as growth continues

What Success Looks Like

• Clean, trusted financials used by leadership to run the business
• Clear visibility into job profitability and labor productivity
• Strong cash discipline and forecasting
• Scalable systems that support growth and future acquisitions

Who You Are

• 10–15+ years of progressive finance experience
• Background in industrial services, construction, manufacturing, or field services
• Deep experience with job costing / project‑based accounting
• A hands‑on leader ready to step up from Controller or Director of Finance
• Interested in progressing into a CFO role

CPA and ERP experience: a plus

Compensation

• Base: $180K–$200K
• Bonus: 15–25%
• Total comp: $200K–$250K+
• Long‑term upside: aligned with CFO progression

Why This Role?

• Direct COO partnership
• Real ownership and accountability
• Clear CFO path
• High‑impact role in a growing, operationally driven business

Apply or message directly to start a confidential executive‑level conversation.

Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• progressive finance: 10 years (Required)
• deep job costing/ project based accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person