Chief Financial Officer

About the role

Lead financial strategy and architect the future of a national luxury smart‑home brand scaling toward $100M+. As Chief Financial Officer you will report directly to the CEO, partner closely with the ownership group and board, and own the financial infrastructure that powers aggressive growth across 12+ branches in 40+ states. The company is a PE‑backed, unified national platform that designs and installs premium smart‑home systems for ultra‑high‑net‑worth homeowners.

Responsibilities

• Own financial strategy, set the capital structure, and drive long‑range planning as the company scales nationally.
• Lead the finance organization—including accounting, FP&A, and treasury—while mentoring the Controller and finance team.
• Serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO, board, and ownership group, delivering reporting, analysis, and strategic insight.
• Maintain a rolling 13‑week cash‑flow forecast and robust quarterly, annual, and multi‑year budget, P&L, and cash‑flow models that guide capital decisions.
• Produce branch‑level P&Ls, KPI dashboards, and executive‑level financial analysis to drive enterprise value.
• Evaluate and upgrade financial systems, processes, and controls (ERP, reporting tools, legal/compliance frameworks) to support aggressive growth and M&A activity.
• Establish Financial Truth & Trust: reconcile inventory, AR, and system‑of‑record data; implement audit‑ready close processes across all branches.
• Build the Strategic Forecasting & Capital Model: create and maintain forecasting and budgeting models that become the foundation for major capital decisions.
• Build Infrastructure for Scale: partner with leadership to optimize working capital, strengthen EBITDA quality, and ensure disciplined financial operations as the business targets $100M+ revenue.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 10‑15+ years of progressive finance/accounting leadership experience, including roles such as CFO, VP of Finance, or Controller.
• Experience leading finance in multi‑location, multi‑entity businesses (12+ branches, 40+ states).
• Private‑equity‑backed or portfolio‑company experience highly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices.
• Strong ERP/systems experience (NetSuite preferred).
• Demonstrated financial modeling, forecasting, and capital‑management skills.
• Experience presenting to boards, managing lender relationships, and covenant compliance.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Skills

• Strategic builder who thrives on bringing order to complexity and scaling businesses.
• Board‑ready presence with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear strategic insights.
• Operator‑finance hybrid mindset—comfortable with branch‑level P&Ls, job costing, inventory reconciliation, and cash management.
• Growth‑oriented and ambitious, focused on wealth creation in PE‑backed companies.
• Team‑building capability: hiring, developing, and mentoring high‑performing finance teams.

Pay

• Base salary range: $205,000 – $240,000.
• Performance‑based bonus target: 30% of base salary ($61,500 – $72,000).
• Total cash compensation: $266,500 – $312,000.
• Long‑term incentive plan (LTIP) tied to company growth and performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Schedule

Hybrid setup with flexibility; preferred location Houston, TX, but exceptional candidates elsewhere may be considered. Regular travel to branch locations and headquarters is required.