Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
CPI Security

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

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Salary

Rank

EVP/C-Suite

Responsibility

Head of SS/GBS

Scope

Regional

Workplace

100% in office

Functions

Finance

Reports to
Level

0

Travel Max:

0%

Posting Date

01-13-2026

Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, overseeing all finance and accounting operations. This leader drives the Company’s growth strategy, both organic and through acquisitions, while improving EBITDA margins, strengthening financial discipline, and generating sustainable free cash flow. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen and strategic thinking with a willingness to dig into details, understand business operations, and support hands-on tactical finance when needed.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

  • Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape strategy, align financial planning with business objectives, and enhance overall performance.
  • Lead and execute the financial transformation projects across the finance system stack, including the ongoing optimization or replacement of the Company’s billing and commissioning systems.
  • Develop meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and insights that connect financial results to operational drivers.
  • Lead and mentor a finance and accounting team of ~25 professionals.

Financial Management, Reporting & Audits

  • Oversee timely and accurate monthly close, financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Lead external audit processes, ensuring strong internal controls and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Maintain a scalable financial infrastructure that supports growth.

Cashflow, Working Capital & Shared Services

  • Manage cashflow, liquidity planning, and working capital performance.
  • Oversee AR, AP, billing, and cash application, driving efficiencies across shared services.
  • Identify opportunities to improve cash conversion and operational processes.

Banking & Capital Structure

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for banks and lenders, managing relationships and financial communications.
  • Oversee the Company’s credit facility, capital needs, and covenant compliance.

M&A Leadership

  • Lead financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration.
  • Partner with internal teams to ensure smooth operational assimilation of acquired businesses.

Systems, Technology & Process Improvement

  • Lead financial systems modernization, including billing, commissions, and ERP improvements.
  • Drive operation

Qualification & Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

  • The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of EQ and executive presence to lead the internal finance team, communicate across the business and represent the Company externally facing.
  • Possess the higher level understanding of best practices but comfortable managing in the details.
  • Strong systems background, including implementation experience
  • Demonstrated track-record of successful progression in middle market financial roles, with higher levels of responsibility culminating in a CFO or equivalent role.

Other Experience Required

  • Minimum BS/BA degree in Finance/Accounting (CPA and/or MBA is a plus).
  • Must have 10+ years of proven financial leadership in a service organization (industry experience is not required, but a plus).
  • Prior experience within a private owned business, including interfacing directly with lenders and equity holders is a plus.

Benefits

CPI Security Systems, Inc (CPI) is proud to provide you with a comprehensive benefits package. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and it is important we offer plans that help protect their health, wealth and well-being.

Company Profile

CPI Security
Industry

Security & Protective

Revenue

$153M

Employees

700

Fortune 500 Rank

NA

Global 500 Rank

NA

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