CFO

A rapidly growing energy and distribution company is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function during a period of significant growth and transformation. With multiple operating entities, recent acquisitions, and continued expansion plans, this newly created role will play a key part in strengthening financial operations, improving reporting and compliance, integrating systems, and building scalable processes to support future growth.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing financial guidance to support continued growth, acquisitions, and long-term business objectives.Lead all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, profitability analysis, and executive reporting.Develop and maintain short- and long-term financial projections to support operational and strategic decision-making.Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and working capital strategies to ensure the organization is well-positioned for growth.Assess existing financial and accounting operations and implement scalable processes, controls, and policies to support a rapidly expanding business.Drive financial and operational process improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and reporting visibility.Lead ERP and financial system implementations, integrations, and upgrades, including the consolidation of multiple accounting platforms into a unified reporting environment.Partner with accounting leadership to strengthen month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions across multiple entities.Support acquisition integration activities, including financial process standardization, reporting alignment, and operational transition planning.Provide oversight and leadership for accounting and finance teams, while helping build the organizational structure needed to support future growth.Analyze costs, margins, and operational performance to identify opportunities for improved profitability and more effective resource allocation.Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting tools that provide actionable insights for executive leadership.Work closely with operations leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives and drive company-wide accountability.Foster a hands-on, solutions-oriented culture by balancing strategic leadership with active involvement in day-to-day financial and operational matters.