Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Network Cabling Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Executive partnership with leadership

Growth-focused, collaborative work env

Job summary

Network Cabling Services (NCS) is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer who will act as a strategic partner to the CEO, lead the accounting team, and shape the next growth phase across a project-based technology infrastructure business in Texas.

The CFO will drive cash flow management, financial planning, reporting, and controls, partnering with operations to improve margins, scale the company, and deliver actionable insights for long-term success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• 5+ years leading accounting or finance teams.
• Experience in construction, contracting, engineering, technology infrastructure, or another project-based industry.
• Strong understanding of project accounting and financial operations.
• Proven experience supporting business growth and operational scalability.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital strategies.
• Provide executive reporting and recommendations to improve company performance.
• Partner with operations and project teams to improve project margins and profitability.
• Develop internal controls and improve financial systems.

Skills

WIP reporting

Job costing

Percent-of-completion

Cash flow management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Network Cabling Services (NCS) is a privately held technology infrastructure company approaching$100 million in annual revenue. We specialize in structured cabling, fiber optics, audio visual, security systems, and technology integration solutions across Texas.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who is more than a traditional finance leader. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership while leading a strong accounting team and helping shape the next phase of NCS’s growth.

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking financial leader who enjoys transforming financial data into actionable business strategies, improving processes, and partnering closely with operations in a project-based environment.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer will oversee all financial operations for NCS, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight across accounting, financial planning, reporting, and business performance initiatives.

This role will be responsible for driving financial discipline, improving reporting capabilities, managing cash flow, supporting operational decisions, and ensuring the company has the financial visibility needed to scale successfully.

The CFO will work closely with executive leadership, project teams, and external partners to optimize financial performance and support long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Provide recommendations on profitability, growth opportunities, and operational improvements.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital strategies.
• Analyze financial performance, trends, and key business metrics.
• Provide executive reporting and recommendations to improve company performance.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives.

Project Accounting & Operations Support

• Oversee Work-In-Progress (WIP) reporting and project financial performance.
• Manage job costing processes and profitability analysis.
• Ensure accurate percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Partner with operations and project teams to improve project margins and financial outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost controls and operational efficiency.

Accounting Operations & Controls

• Oversee general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, processes, and financial systems.
• Improve reporting capabilities and business intelligence tools.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Leadership & Relationship Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop an experienced accounting and finance team.
• Build strong partnerships with banking institutions, bonding companies, insurance providers, CPA firms, and other financial partners.
• Manage external financial relationships and negotiations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading accounting or finance teams.
• Experience in construction, contracting, engineering, technology infrastructure, or another project-based industry.
• Strong understanding of project accounting and financial operations.
• Proven experience supporting business growth and operational scalability.

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge and experience with:

• Work-In-Progress (WIP) reporting
• Job costing
• Percentage-of-completion accounting
• Cash flow management
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Internal controls and process improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting companies approaching or exceeding $100M in revenue.
• Experience in technology infrastructure, low-voltage, construction, or field services industries.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP/accounting systems.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to execute.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with executive leadership and operational teams.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a big-picture perspective.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

What NCS Offers

• Opportunity to directly impact the growth of a rapidly expanding technology infrastructure company.
• Executive-level partnership with company leadership.
• Ability to build and improve financial strategies, processes, and systems.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Growth-focused, collaborative work environment.

Network Cabling Services (NCS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.