Strategic CFO for PE‑Backed Contractor (On‑Site)

Ryan Marine, Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan Infrastructure Services in Suffolk, VA is seeking a CFO to refine finance infrastructure, implement operational KPIs, and drive strategic financial growth in partnership with private equity leadership. The role focuses on cash flow forecasting, monthly close, and reporting excellence across the organization.

You will lead a finance team, manage budgeting and vendor relationships, and work with senior leaders to enable data-driven decisions and a successful exit strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 5+ years of audit at a national or large regional public accounting firm.
• 3+ years as a CFO in the lower middle market.
• Experience with field services or project-based businesses.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion/project-based accounting.
• Willing/able to be on-site in Suffolk, VA.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key liaison for private equity sponsor.
• Establish financial policies, procedures, controls, reporting systems, and prepare ad‑hoc cash flow forecasts.
• Manage and execute the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations and monthly financial reporting workbooks.
• Partner with leadership on identifying trends, margins, and cost analysis to support proactive decision making.
• Complete weekly flash/KPI dashboard and ensure data is relevant and accurate.
• Motivate, develop, and manage the accounting team to optimize efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the annual capital and operating budget process in collaboration with other members of the executive team.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial reports.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Manage key third-party relationships.
• Manage HR (payroll and health insurance) and IT functions.
• Manage P&C and other insurance programs.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Cash flow analysis

KPI development

Strategic finance

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in accounting / MBA

Tools

Netsuite

Airbase

Procore

Job description

Ryan Infrastructure Services in Suffolk, VA is seeking a CFO to refine finance infrastructure, implement operational KPIs, and drive strategic financial growth in partnership with private equity leadership. The role focuses on cash flow forecasting, monthly close, and reporting excellence across the organization.

You will lead a finance team, manage budgeting and vendor relationships, and work with senior leaders to enable data-driven decisions and a successful exit strategy.