Chief Financial Officer

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will serve as a strategic business partner and core member of the executive leadership team, with accountability for the financial functions of

B. H. Graning Landscapes, Inc. and several related entities. Managing a $10M+ annual revenue portfolio, the CFO will lead the accounting team, optimize seasonal cash flow, strengthen financial controls, and build scalable financial systems. The ideal candidate will balance high-level financial strategy with hands‑on execution while helping maximize profitability across residential and commercial landscape construction, maintenance, and snow operations.

• Partner directly with the Owner and Executive Team to guide corporate strategy, capital allocation, short‑term operational execution, and long‑term business growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the existing accounting team, including the Senior Bookkeeper and Division Accounts Managers.
• Develop strategic cash flow models to balance high‑revenue summer construction months with capital‑intensive winter snow operations.
• Oversee the acquisition, financing, and depreciation of the company’s heavy equipment and vehicle fleet.
• Direct corporate insurance and liability strategies related to commercial snow removal, construction, and company operations.
• Lead financial decision‑making related to expansion, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Evaluate and report on profitability and margins across design‑build, recurring maintenance, and snow service lines.
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to the Owner, Executive Team, Operations leaders, and lending institutions.
• Refine labor, material, and other direct job‑cost monitoring to provide timely project profitability reporting and analytics.
• Communicate key financial concepts to team members at all levels and help leaders understand how operational decisions affect financial outcomes.
• Audit and enforce internal accounting policies and controls to reduce waste, mitigate risk, and protect company assets.
• Coordinate with the company CPA firm on state and federal tax strategy, tax‑saving opportunities, and equipment depreciation planning, including Section 179.
• 5+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in construction, landscaping, or another heavy asset‑based industry.
• Proven experience overseeing financial operations for companies in the $10M-$20M revenue range.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. Active CPA designation or MBA preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of job profitability analysis, T&M and progress billings, seasonal labor modeling, payroll expenses, and liability transactions.
• Knowledge of traditional real estate purchase and sale transactions, including gain/loss calculations and reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with Aspire, Quick Books Enterprise, Quick Books Online, Microsoft Outlook, and advanced Microsoft Excel financial modeling.
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, integrity, and commitment to team development and sound financial decision‑making consistent with GAAP and industry guidelines.

• Annual salary ranging from $75,000 to $90,000, commensurate with senior executive exp
• Executive bonus structure tied to company profitability and growth milestones.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and relocation assistance.
• Opportunity to serve in a key executive leadership role with an established and growing Western North Carolina company.

B. H. Graning Landscapes, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.