Global CFO: Scale & Transform Finance

SEG International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

SEG International and its AIAEC unit seek a Chief Financial Officer to lead a growing, multi-country finance function. You will drive process transformation, select and implement finance software, and build policies to scale the business across entities.

You will oversee budgeting, M&A, internal controls, treasury, and reporting to the board, shaping operations as SEG and AIAEC expand into new markets and product lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance process transformation as SEG and AIAEC scale from small to mid-sized and then large, designing processes that work today and can grow with us
• Assess current financial systems, workflows, and controls across both companies, and develop a prioritized roadmap for improvement
• Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial and accounting software, including project cost accounting for SEG and product sales, billing, and revenue reporting for AIAEC
• Develop, document, and implement financial policies, procedures, and tools across both companies and all entities, working with leadership, operations, and HR to build buy-in
• Introduce right-sized solutions that fit our current stage and add structure as we grow
• Lead change management and communicate clearly with employees at all levels about what’s changing and why
• Build reporting, dashboards, and close processes that give leadership reliable, timely information for each company
• Develop and execute the overall financial strategy for SEG and AIAEC, aligned with corporate growth objectives across all domestic and international markets
• Provide executive leadership and the board with timely, accurate financial reporting and forward-looking analysis for each company and on a combined basis
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across all business units and geographies
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and compliance frameworks across all entities
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, bonding companies, and insurance providers
• Lead end-to-end M&A activity including target identification, financial due diligence, valuation modeling, deal structuring, and post-acquisition integration
• Evaluate acquisition targets within the AEC and AEC-technology space for financial health, cultural fit, geographic reach, and strategic alignment
• Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, legal counsel, and deal advisors
• Develop integration financial plans, including systems and process integration, to ensure seamless consolidation of acquired entities into the existing structure
• Oversee financial operations across the international portfolio of entities for both companies, including AIAEC’s Canadian entity, ensuring compliance with local tax laws, regulatory requirements, and reporting standards in each jurisdiction
• Manage foreign currency exposure, hedging strategies, and cross-border cash flow optimization
• Navigate transfer pricing, intercompany transactions (including between SEG and AIAEC), and international tax planning
• Partner with local finance teams and external advisors in each country to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee repatriation of earnings, intercompany loans, and dividend strategies across foreign entities
• Manage project-based accounting for SEG, including project cost accounting, accrual-based accounting, WIP, revenue recognition, backlog reporting, and utilization metrics
• Oversee contract financial management including lump sum, T&M, and cost-plus structures
• Monitor project profitability and financial performance across all service lines and geographies
• Manage surety bonding, professional liability insurance, and risk financing
• Manage financial operations for AIAEC’s product sales, including revenue recognition, billing, collections, and deferred revenue
• Develop pricing, margin, and unit economics analysis to support product and go-to-market decisions
• Build forecasting and reporting for bookings, sales pipeline, and recurring or licensing revenue as applicable
• Oversee customer contract terms from a financial perspective and partner with sales leadership on deal structures and commissions
• Establish the financial reporting and metrics investors and the board expect from a growing technology company
• Assess and manage the investment portfolio for both companies, ensuring capital is deployed effectively across markets
• Evaluate ROI on existing and prospective investments across all geographies, including investment in AIAEC product development
• Oversee capital structure, debt management, and banking relationships
• Define the financial relationship between SEG and AIAEC, including shared services, cost allocations, and intercompany arrangements
• Lead financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies across the business
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global finance team across all locations and both companies, and define roles, structure, and hiring as the team grows
• Serve as primary financial liaison to the board of directors, investors, and external stakeholders
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, legal, HR, sales, and business development

Job description

SEG International and its AIAEC unit seek a Chief Financial Officer to lead a growing, multi-country finance function. You will drive process transformation, select and implement finance software, and build policies to scale the business across entities.

You will oversee budgeting, M&A, internal controls, treasury, and reporting to the board, shaping operations as SEG and AIAEC expand into new markets and product lines.