What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at nenniandassociates?
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: New Jersey
Department: Finance
Reports to: President
Supervises: Finance team (3 direct reports)
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a growing energy solutions provider. The CFO will serve as a key partner to the executive leadership team, overseeing all financial aspects of the organization. This includes financial strategy, planning, reporting, budgeting, risk management, and ensuring long-term financial health. The CFO will lead financial operations to support growth, optimize performance, and enable investments in innovative engineering and decarbonization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all financial operations including accounting, payroll, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management
- Develop and implement financial strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives
- Prepare and present financial reports for executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Oversee internal controls, compliance, and audit processes
- Manage annual operating and capital budgets; monitor performance and drive corrective actions
- Lead FP&A to evaluate business initiatives and support decision-making
- Oversee capital raising, financing, and funding strategies to support expansion
- Optimize working capital and ensure liquidity for operations
- Partner with operations and engineering teams to develop financial models
- Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and external stakeholders
- Support acquisitions through financial assessment and integration
- Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing finance team
- Implement and maintain financial systems, tools, and ERP/accounting platforms
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax filings, and reporting requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
- 10 years of senior finance leadership experience (CFO, VP Finance, or Director of Finance) in construction, utilities, engineering, or related industries
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP standards and private company financial operations
- Experience with public-sector or municipal contracting, incentives, or energy-efficiency programs strongly desired
- Proven ability to raise capital and manage financing (debt, equity, grants, project financing)
- Track record of establishing and maintaining internal controls, audit, and compliance frameworks
- Strong leadership and people development skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and valuation skills
- High integrity, ethical standards, and ability to operate in a mission-driven organization
- Strong stakeholder management abilities, including external partners (banks, investors, municipalities)
- Must be physically based in New Jersey; travel as needed
Work Environment
- Office-based role with standard climate-controlled environment
- Normal noise levels
- Prolonged periods of desk/computer work
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally