Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Sustainability Engineering Group LLC•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for developing and executing SEG's overall financial strategy, providing executive leadership and financial reporting, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, and establishing internal controls. This role also involves leading M&A activities, managing multi-country financial operations, overseeing AEC industry financial management, and directing investment and capital management. The CFO will also be responsible for team and stakeholder leadership, serving as the primary financial liaison to the board, investors, and external stakeholders, and partnering cross-functionally with other departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
15+ years of progressive financial leadership with a minimum of 5 years in a CFO or senior finance executive role
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
Experience with project-based accounting and AEC-specific financial metrics (WIP, backlog, utilization)
Strong proficiency in financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, or MBA strongly preferred
Prior CFO or VP Finance experience within an AEC, engineering, or professional services firm
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

Responsibilities

Develop and execute SEG's overall financial strategy 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
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across all business units and geographies
Establish and maintain robust 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 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 to ensure seamless consolidation of acquired entities into SEG's existing structure
Oversee financial operations across SEG's international portfolio of entities, 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, 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 including 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
Assess and manage SEG's investment portfolio, ensuring capital is deployed effectively across markets
Evaluate ROI on existing and prospective investments across all geographies
Oversee capital structure, debt management, and banking relationships
Lead financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies across the business
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global finance team across all locations
Serve as primary financial liaison to the board of directors, investors, and external stakeholders
Partner cross-functionally with operations, legal, HR, and business development
Represent SEG in financial discussions with banks, bonding companies, auditors, and regulatory bodies