Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
PavCon is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a strategic and operational leader, responsible for advancing the company’s financial performance, compliance posture, and long-term growth. This role requires a proven executive with the ability to balance disciplined financial stewardship with forward-looking strategy, enabling scalable operations in a highly regulated aerospace and defense environment.
Position Summary
The CFO has ultimate responsibility for all fiscal functions of the organization and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team. The CFO partners closely with the President/Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership to drive financial strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and support operational execution across the enterprise, while managing key internal and external financial relationships.
Key Responsibilities
· Drive the development and continuous refinement of short- and long-term financial strategy in support of organizational objectives
· Partner with leadership to define enterprise-wide financial goals and deploy data-driven reporting and analytics to track and accelerate their achievement
· Establish, manage, and optimize operating budgets; provide regular reporting on actual and forecasted revenues, profitability, and financial performance
· Oversee accounting, tax, and financial reporting functions, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations including GAAP, DCAA, FAR, and FASB requirements
· Lead financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, regulatory compliance, and integration of financial and IT systems
· Effectively integrate acquisitions to uncover, drive, and monitor both short-term and long-term cost savings and revenue opportunities across the organization
· Design and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable financial processes to support organizational growth
· Implement and manage accounting systems, tools, and infrastructure aligned with company scale and complexity
· Oversee and manage the company’s online accounting system (currently QuickBooks), including payroll, bank and credit card reconciliations, employee setup, timekeeping administration, and vendor management
· Execute and oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, and month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP
· Prepare and execute all tax-related responsibilities, including federal and state filings, tax withholdings, 1099 reporting, and unemployment insurance submissions
· Lead annual audit processes and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
· Ensure compliance with federal E-Verify requirements and multi-state employment reporting obligations
· Partner with Human Resources and insurance brokers to support administration and compliance of employee benefit programs, including 401(k), healthcare, and life insurance
· Collaborate with technical Project Managers to track subcontractor invoicing, payments, and budgets
· Develop and manage indirect cost rates, and analyze cost and profitability by customer
· Build out Finance team to meet growing business requirements
Reporting Structure
· Reports to the President/Chief Executive Officer
Work Environment
· Exempt, Full-Time
· Fully Remote
Minimum Qualifications
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required
· MBA, MSA, or MA/MS in a related field preferred
Certifications
· CPA or CFA preferred
Experience
· 12–15+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or auditing
· Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g., Controller, Director of Finance, or VP of Finance)
· Leading and directing the work of other employees
· Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
· U.S. government accounting
Other Requirements
· U.S. Citizenship required
Core Competencies
· Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning capabilities
· Executive-level leadership and communication skills
· Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities
· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, etc.)
· Proficiency in QuickBooks or similar online accounting and payroll systems
Why This Role
This is a critical leadership role for a growing organization operating in a highly regulated environment. The CFO will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, enabling operational scalability, and ensuring compliance while supporting mission-critical initiatives.
About the Company:
PavCon is focused on delivering data-driven recommendations. We are a team of smart, ambitious, kind people working together to empower each other and our customers. We offer competitive compensation and a growing list of benefits: flexible work schedules, 13 paid days off per year, paid leave starting on day one. We also support telecommuting for all employees, as we highly regard the ability to focus and get the job done. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to PavCon’s values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
PavCon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: From $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
Work Location: Remote
