CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Req #: 146) at Unistress Corp Pittsfield, MA (Pittsfield)

Chief Financial Officer

Location: Pittsfield, MA

Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000

Position Description

Plans and leads an organization’s financial operations, reporting, and governance to ensure financial health and support strategic planning. Collaborates with senior leaders to integrate financial controls, policies, and priorities across business operations. Oversees budgeting and forecasting to align resources with the organization’s mission and negotiates banking relationships to support business operations, optimize cash flow, and manage risk.

Essential Responsibilities

• Partner with Executive Leadership to provide financial leadership and support in the evaluation of strategic plans, capital expenditures, forecasts, and budgets.
• Communicate effectively by explaining financial reports and presenting operating results in clear language tailored to audiences ranging from Board level presentations to Operations and Sales staff.
• Conduct analysis and review of P&L and Balance Sheet to provide cost analysis and performance evaluation as needed.
• Ensure that adequate controls are implemented and maintained to safeguard financial risk and assets of the organization.
• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls across all financial activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners as needed.
• Manage accounting procedures.
• Develop and support direct reports in career growth.
• Analyze data and create models based on the analysis.
• Drive ERP utilization to align accounting and operations, maximize system capabilities, streamline processes, and foster data‑driven decision‑making.
• Perform detailed job cost analysis to reconcile actual costs with budget amounts, ensuring cost control, margin accuracy, and alignment with project forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze job cost cost‑to‑complete and WIP schedules, validate revenue recognition, identify variances, and support Project Management and other cost‑management teams in financial analysis and performance understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or another relevant field.
• Ten or more years of experience in a project‑based accounting role.
• CPA preferred.
• Proven track record in leadership, risk assessment, communication systems, and strategic planning.
• Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics.
• Understanding of organizational accounting concepts.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Ability to prepare financial reports and give recommendations based on available data.
• Superior knowledge of financial reporting software tools and ERP software (Vista experience preferred).
• Ability to perform risk and security assessments.
• In‑depth knowledge of financial guidelines and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Processing and reconciling inter‑company transactions.
• Maintaining sub‑ledgers and supporting detailed spreadsheets.

Core Competencies

• Builds trust and respect; places a high value on collaboration; is approachable and a good listener; demonstrates empathy and communication skills; viewed as a leader and team player.
• Embraces honesty and transparency; shares information appropriately; accepts and offers constructive feedback.
• Develops customer relationships; dedicated to exceeding customers’ expectations; strengthens ties to ensure repeat projects.
• Measures actions appropriately; analyzes situations; acts with urgency; prioritizes workload and eliminates roadblocks.
• Assumes personal accountability; delivers timely results; follows through and follows up during business processes.
• Utilizes communication skills effectively; conveys information in a variety of settings; ensures timely, respectful, inclusive communication.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unistress Corp. does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law in all terms and conditions of employment. We respect and seek to empower everyone and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce.