Chief Financial Officer

THE ORGANIZATION

The organization is an award-winning lighting and audiovisual design-build firm with extensive international experience across themed attractions, museums, architectural environments, public spaces, building facades, presentation centers, and public art installations. Operating within the specialty lighting, controls, and integrated technology sector, the company delivers complex, turnkey solutions in visually and technically demanding environments.

The business provides end-to-end services including design, procurement, integration, programming, and ongoing support for specialty lighting, lighting controls, audiovisual systems, and interactive technologies. Through an integrated delivery model, the organization assumes full responsibility for complex project scopes, aligning design intent, technology, and execution to deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes for clients across a wide range of industries.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a critical executive leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial health, operational performance, and long-term financial strategy of a rapidly scaling organization. This is a hands‑on, operationally focused leadership position requiring deep expertise in project-based accounting, financial systems, and the financial realities of design-build environments.

The organization has experienced significant growth in recent years. The incoming CFO will play a key role in further strengthening financial systems, optimizing processes, and building a scalable financial infrastructure to support continued growth.

Working closely with the executive leadership team, the CFO will provide strategic financial guidance, support data‑driven decision‑making, and ensure financial discipline across the organization. This role balances strategic oversight with day‑to‑day operational involvement, requiring a leader who is comfortable working at both the executive and granular levels of the business.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer will focus on six core areas:

• Develop and oversee the company’s financial strategy to support sustainable growth and alignment with corporate objectives.
• Provide financial insights, modeling, and scenario analysis to support strategic decision‑making, investments, and resource allocation.
• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long‑range financial planning processes.
• Establish and monitor key financial metrics to drive accountability, performance management, and fiscal discipline.
• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities to ensure the company remains financially resilient while pursuing growth initiatives.

• Oversee project‑based accounting for approximately 200 active projects annually, including long‑term, multi‑year projects with complex scopes.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost tracking, margin analysis, and work‑in‑progress (WIP) reporting.
• Develop and refine systems, tools, and processes to support scalable and reliable project accounting practices.
• Partner with project management and operations teams to ensure financial visibility and accountability at the project level.

• Oversee accounting operations, financial close processes, and timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, tax laws, and internal company policies.
• Manage audit processes and relationships with external accountants and advisors.
• Maintain strong internal controls and governance practices appropriate for a growing organization.

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk across the organization.
• Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and financial institutions.
• Evaluate investment decisions and capital allocation to support long‑term business objectives.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and operational efficiencies without compromising quality or delivery.

• Serve as a key financial…