Strategic CFO | Growth & Profitability Leader (Hybrid)

Trilon Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 215,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WEI Incentive Program

Healthy Workplace Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Community Service Opportunities

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide executive financial leadership and strategic advice to the President and leadership team.

The CFO will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial controls, driving sustainable growth and strong governance. The role partners with operations to improve project profitability, support growth initiatives, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience within engineering, consulting, professional services, construction services, or other project-based businesses.
• Demonstrated success partnering with operational leaders to improve business performance and profitability.
• Demonstrated capabilities in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and business analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial controls.
• Strong executive communication, leadership, influencing, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise the President and leadership on financial strategy, business performance, and priorities.
• Guide financial and operational decisions that support revenue growth, profitability, and enterprise value.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to inform strategic planning and initiatives.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to leaders, translating analysis into practical recommendations.
• Support annual planning, forecasting, and long-range business planning.
• Develop and monitor financial/operational performance indicators to strengthen accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability, and project performance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Strategic budgeting

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields

Tools

Deltek

ADP

Power BI

Job description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide executive financial leadership and strategic advice to the President and leadership team.

The CFO will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial controls, driving sustainable growth and strong governance. The role partners with operations to improve project profitability, support growth initiatives, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting across the organization.