Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Sustainability Engineering Group LLC•Phoenix, AZ

17h

About The Position

SEG and AIAEC are growing companies moving from small to mid-sized, with a clear path to becoming large, multi-country organizations. SEG is an architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firm with project-based revenue; AIAEC is an AI technology company serving the AEC industry, with revenue driven by product sales. Our finance function is still maturing across both, and we’re not a polished, fully built-out machine. We need a CFO who sees that as an opportunity: someone who will roll up their sleeves, lead meaningful process change, help select and implement the right finance software, and help us design the policies, procedures, and tools that let both companies scale well. This is a builder’s role. You’ll be both strategic partner to the executive team and the person who makes the finance function work as we grow. We’re currently evaluating finance and accounting systems, and our next CFO will have a real voice in choosing and implementing them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive financial leadership with a minimum of 5 years in a CFO or senior finance executive role
Demonstrated experience leading finance process change and evaluating, selecting, and implementing financial or ERP systems, from defining requirements through vendor selection, rollout, and adoption
Proven experience building or scaling a finance function at a growing company, including writing policies, procedures, and controls from the ground up
Comfort working in companies that are still developing their infrastructure: hands-on, pragmatic, and able to prioritize and make progress without a fully built-out system
Experience supporting more than one business model, including project-based accounting (project cost, WIP, accruals) and product sales accounting (revenue recognition, billing, deferred revenue)
Demonstrated experience leading M&A transactions from origination through post-acquisition integration
Proven track record managing financial operations across multiple countries and foreign entities
Deep knowledge of international accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance
Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis

Nice To Haves

Prior CFO or VP Finance experience within an AEC, engineering, or professional services firm, or within a technology company
Experience guiding companies through growth from small to mid-sized to large
Experience with accounting and ERP platforms commonly used in AEC and professional services firms, and with billing and revenue systems used by technology companies
Existing relationships with investment banks, surety companies, and deal advisory firms
Experience managing foreign entity consolidation and intercompany transactions
Multilingual capabilities a plus
Experience in high-growth or post-acquisition environments
We want a leader who is candid about what growing companies need, who can be a thought partner to the CEO and board, and who enjoys building systems and teams, not just maintaining them. If you thrive in an environment where you’ll help define the process as much as run it, we’d like to talk with you.

Responsibilities

Lead finance process transformation as SEG and AIAEC scale from small companies to mid-sized and then large, designing processes that work today and can grow with us
Assess our current financial systems, workflows, and controls across both companies, and develop a prioritized roadmap for improvement
Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of our financial and accounting software, including project cost accounting for SEG and product sales, billing, and revenue reporting for AIAEC. We are currently evaluating options and have not yet chosen a platform, so this role will help define requirements, assess vendors, and guide the final decision, then oversee data migration, integration, training, and adoption
Develop, document, and implement financial policies, procedures, and tools across both companies and all entities, working with leadership, operations, and HR to build buy-in
Introduce right-sized solutions that fit our current stage and add structure as we grow, rather than imposing overly heavy processes
Lead change management and communicate clearly with employees at all levels about what’s changing and why
Build reporting, dashboards, and close processes that give leadership reliable, timely information for each company
Develop and execute the overall financial strategy for SEG and AIAEC, aligned with corporate growth objectives across all domestic and international markets
Provide executive leadership and the board with timely, accurate financial reporting and forward-looking analysis for each company and on a combined basis
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across all business units and geographies
Design, implement, and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and compliance frameworks across all entities
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, bonding companies, and insurance providers
Lead end-to-end M&A activity including target identification, financial due diligence, valuation modeling, deal structuring, and post-acquisition integration
Evaluate acquisition targets within the AEC and AEC-technology space for financial health, cultural fit, geographic reach, and strategic alignment
Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, legal counsel, and deal advisors
Develop integration financial plans, including systems and process integration, to ensure seamless consolidation of acquired entities into the existing structure
Oversee financial operations across the international portfolio of entities for both companies, including AIAEC’s Canadian entity, ensuring compliance with local tax laws, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards in each jurisdiction
Manage foreign currency exposure, hedging strategies, and cross-border cash flow optimization
Navigate transfer pricing, intercompany transactions (including between SEG and AIAEC), and international tax planning
Partner with local finance teams and external advisors in each country to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Oversee repatriation of earnings, intercompany loans, and dividend strategies across foreign entities
Manage project-based accounting for SEG, including project cost accounting, accrual-based accounting, WIP (work-in-progress), revenue recognition, backlog reporting, and utilization metrics specific to the AEC industry
Oversee contract financial management including lump sum, T&M, and cost-plus structures
Monitor project profitability and financial performance across all service lines and geographies
Manage surety bonding, professional liability insurance, and risk financing
Manage financial operations for AIAEC’s product sales, including revenue recognition, billing, collections, and deferred revenue
Develop pricing, margin, and unit economics analysis to support product and go-to-market decisions
Build forecasting and reporting for bookings, sales pipeline, and recurring or licensing revenue as applicable
Oversee customer contract terms from a financial perspective and partner with sales leadership on deal structures and commissions
Establish the financial reporting and metrics investors and the board expect from a growing technology company
Assess and manage the investment portfolio for both companies, ensuring capital is deployed effectively across markets
Evaluate ROI on existing and prospective investments across all geographies, including investment in AIAEC product development
Oversee capital structure, debt management, and banking relationships
Define the financial relationship between SEG and AIAEC, including shared services, cost allocations, and intercompany arrangements
Lead financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies across the business
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global finance team across all locations and both companies, and define roles, structure, and hiring as the team grows
Serve as primary financial liaison to the board of directors, investors, and external stakeholders
Partner cross-functionally with operations, legal, HR, sales, and business development
Represent SEG and AIAEC in financial discussions with banks, bonding companies, auditors, and regulatory bodies