Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• 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

Mergers & Acquisitions

• 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

Multi-Country & Foreign Entity Management

• 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

AEC Industry Financial Management

• 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

Investment & Capital Management

• 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

Team & Stakeholder Leadership

• 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

• 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 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

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