Chief Financial Officer

Trilon Group

. Advise the President and leadership team on financial strategy, business performance, and organizational priorities.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesLead💰 $215,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial strategy, planning, and analysis, with a strong focus on improving operational efficiency and profitability. Proven ability to lead finance teams, integrate acquired businesses, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

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Financial PlanningBudgetingFinancial ReportingLeadershipOperational Efficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisForecastingAccounting PrinciplesFinancial ControlsBusiness Performance ImprovementKPI ImplementationProject Profitability AssessmentResource AllocationPricing Strategy EvaluationRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationLeadershipInfluencingRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

DeltekADPPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

EngineeringConsultingProfessional ServicesConstruction ServicesArchitectureConstruction (AEC)Private EquityMulti-Entity OrganizationsPlatform-Based Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise the President and leadership team on financial strategy, business performance, and organizational priorities.
Guide financial and operational decisions supporting revenue growth, profitability, and long-term enterprise value.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations for strategic planning and business initiatives.
Translate complex financial information into practical recommendations for operational and technical leaders.
Support annual planning, forecasting, and long-range business planning.
Develop and monitor financial and operational performance indicators.
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, project performance, and profitability.
Provide visibility into project profitability, utilization, backlog, staffing, labor efficiency, and resource allocation.
Evaluate pricing strategies, investment decisions, and resource plans.
Assess business assumptions, financial and operational risks, and corrective actions.
Establish a finance function providing timely analysis and proactive operational support.
Partner with Trilon finance and M&A leadership on acquisition integration.
Lead financial onboarding and integration of acquired businesses, including reporting alignment, process standardization, KPI implementation, and performance monitoring.
Support adoption of company financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting standards across acquired organizations.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, capital expenditures, financial reporting, and accounting functions.
Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting and analysis.
Establish and maintain financial controls, policies, procedures, and governance practices.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, company policies, and regulatory obligations.
Lead and develop the finance team and build scalable finance capabilities.
Develop succession plans and professional development opportunities for finance team members.
Partner with Trilon finance leadership and financial leaders of other partner firms on enterprise objectives, reporting, audit support, compliance, and best-practice sharing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
Experience within engineering, consulting, professional services, construction services, or other project-based businesses.
Demonstrated success partnering with operational leaders to improve business performance and profitability.
Demonstrated capabilities in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial controls.
Strong executive communication, leadership, influencing, and relationship management skills.
Preferred: Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
Preferred: Experience integrating acquired businesses and supporting organizational growth initiatives.
Preferred: CPA, CMA, MBA, or another relevant professional designation.
Preferred: Experience working within a multi-entity, private equity-backed, or platform-based organization.
Preferred: Experience with Deltek, ADP, and Power BI.

Benefits

Comp & perks

WEI Incentive Program
Healthy Workplace Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Competitive Health Benefits
Career Development and Training
Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
Community Service Opportunities