Director of Finance and Accounting

Director, Finance & Accounting

Panhandle Power Solutions (PPS) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Director of Finance & Accounting to lead the Company's financial organization and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance & Accounting will provide financial leadership supporting growth, operational excellence, and profitability across federal, commercial, and industrial construction markets. This executive oversees accounting, finance, treasury, FP&A, contracting, project financial management, tax compliance, risk management, and financial reporting while partnering closely with operations to maximize shareholder value.
This position is based in our Destin, Florida office.

Key Responsibilities

· Serve as PPS’ senior financial executive and trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.

· Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial reporting.

· Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and financial analyses to support decision-making.

· Oversee all accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Job Cost Accounting.

· Ensure timely and accurate GAAP financial statements and maintain strong internal controls.

· Manage construction project financial performance, cash flow, backlog, and profitability.

· Lead treasury management, banking relationships, working capital optimization, and cash forecasting.

· Oversee tax compliance, bonding capacity, insurance reporting, and financial risk management.

· Lead and develop the Finance and Accounting organization.

· Drive ERP optimization, process improvements, automation, and financial systems enhancements.

· Manage and provide hands-on oversight to the Contracting department.

Education & Experience

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· MBA preferred.

· CPA required.

· 10 years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.

· Construction industry experience required.

· Experience with organizations exceeding $100 million in annual revenue.

Knowledge & Skills

· Construction accounting, GAAP, project cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

· Experience with government contracting and FAR cost principles preferred.

· Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and strategic planning skills.

· Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Procore, Microsoft Office 365 (required), Power BI (preferred).

Core Competencies

· Strategic Leadership

· Executive Presence

· Financial Acumen

· Operational Excellence

· Business Partnership

· Leadership

· Decision Making

· Innovation

· Professionalism

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Destin, FL (Remote considered case-by-case)
Salary: $185,000/YR

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Construction Industry: 6 years (Required)
• Finance & Accounting Leadership: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100 - $185,000