nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company! We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.
We are pleased to announce the opening for a
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and strategic partner to the CEO and Board of Directors. As CFO, you will be responsible for the overall financial strategy, capital structure optimization, enterprise risk management, and leadership of the Finance & Accounting organization.
This role requires a seasoned executive with demonstrated expertise in Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), including repurchase obligation planning and valuation impact management, mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing and debt servicing, and building and leading high-performing finance teams in growth-oriented environments.
The CFO will ensure financial discipline, operational scalability, and long-term value creation for employee-owners.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute enterprise financial strategy aligned with corporate growth objectives.
- Lead long-range planning, forecasting, scenario modeling, and capital allocation strategy.
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to the CEO and Board to support strategic decision-making.
ESOP Stewardship
- Serve as executive sponsor for the company’s ESOP structure.
- Lead repurchase obligation forecasting, liquidity planning, and policy development.
- Partner with valuation advisors and trustees to ensure compliance, sustainability, and alignment with long-term shareholder value.
- Educate leadership and stakeholders on ESOP financial implications.
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lead financial due diligence, valuation analysis, deal structuring, and transaction execution.
- Evaluate strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Oversee post-transaction financial integration and synergy realization.
Financing & Debt Management
- Develop and execute capital structure strategy, including debt financing, refinancing, and covenant management.
- Maintain lender relationships and manage debt servicing obligations.
- Optimize cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning.
Government Contracting Financial Operations & Compliance
- Oversee accounting, financial reporting, tax, audit, budgeting, and internal controls.
- Establish scalable financial systems, policies, and procedures to support growth.
- Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to all regulatory requirements including from DCAA / DMCA, the FAR and DFARS.
- Oversee indirect rate structure, forward pricing rates, and rate strategy.
- Improve program financial performance: EACs, funded backlog, burn rate, and cash conversion by contract type.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance & Accounting department.
- Build a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
- Align financial processes with operational and program management teams.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior executive financial responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience in an employee-owned ESOP organization, including repurchase obligation modeling and liquidity planning.
- Proven leadership of mergers and acquisitions transactions from evaluation through integration.
- Strong background in corporate financing, debt structuring, and covenant management.
- Experience leading and scaling a Finance & Accounting department.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience presenting to Boards of Directors and executive leadership teams.
- You must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for this position.
Lacking any one of these disqualifies you from this job.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience within aerospace, defense, government contracting, or engineering services industries.
- CPA, MBA, or CFA designation.
- Experience with Unanet ERP financial system.
Who is nou (pronounced 'new') Systems?
Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.
We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.
Benefits Of Working At NSI
nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment.
Other specific benefits include:
- Competitive Wages*
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
- Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
- Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Optional Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Personal Time Off, Annual Leave, and Paid Federal Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
- Personal Development, Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou . U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
