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Truenorth Executive Search, Inc.

Chief Financial Officer – MEP Engineering and Design Services – Private Equity,

Truenorth Executive Search, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Our client is a well-established and highly profitable lower middle market mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering and design services business supporting the commercial and residential construction services sector. The company is backed by a leading private equity sponsor who plans to drive significant acquisitive and organic growth initiatives, expanding the operational footprint of the business across the Southeast. The Chief Financial Officer will strategically partner with the CEO and investors to drive ambitious acquisitive growth with an intimate understanding of operations and the ability to build out process. The CFO will lead a lean, high-performance finance and accounting function with a hands-on approach focusing on upgrading KPIs and reporting capabilities to support data-driven decision making. The ideal candidate will have previous experience leading a growth-focused engineering and construction services platform with a strategic, analytic and operational mindset. This position requires a strategic player/coach management style and a strong understanding of percentage of completion accounting. Preference will be given to individuals with experience driving M&A growth strategies and leading ERP implementations. A rewarding base and bonus compensation package is offered along with long-term equity incentives. Responsibilities

Strategically partner with the CEO and investors to drive acquisitive growth while maintaining an intimate understanding of operations and the ability to build out process. Lead a lean, high-performance finance and accounting function with a hands-on approach; upgrade KPIs and reporting capabilities to support data‑driven decision making. Develop and implement strategic financial planning, reporting and analysis to support growth initiatives. Lead percentage of completion accounting and ensure accurate revenue recognition practices. Drive experience with M&A growth strategies and ERP implementations. Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial strategy with operational execution. Qualifications

Experience leading a growth-focused engineering and construction services platform with a strategic, analytic and operational mindset. Strategic player/coach management style. Strong understanding of percentage of completion accounting. Preference for experience driving M&A growth strategies and leading ERP implementations. Compensation

A rewarding base and bonus compensation package is offered along with long-term equity incentives. Notes

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