CFO

Flexicrew Technical•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Charles, LA: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the transformation and build-out of its finance function. This is a critical executive hire for a high-growth, private equity-backed organization, positioned to professionalize financial operations and enable scalable growth. The CFO will serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and private equity sponsor, while remaining hands-on and execution-oriented in building infrastructure, systems, and teams from the ground up.

Requirements

CPA required with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Progressive leadership experience in public accounting and corporate finance roles (Controller to CFO progression preferred)
Proven experience building and scaling finance, accounting, and back-office functions from the ground up
Experience as a finance leader within industrial, field service-based, or asset-intensive businesses
Strong operational mindset with the ability to influence executive leadership and field operations
Demonstrated success in private equity-backed environments preferred
Experience leading ERP or financial system implementations strongly preferred
M&A integration experience is a plus
Ability to balance strategic leadership with tactical execution in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Experience operating effectively in both large, well-resourced organizations and lean, privately held or PE-backed businesses
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to travel as needed to support field operations and strategic initiatives
Ability to attend on-site meetings and operational reviews as required

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in private equity-backed environments preferred
Experience leading ERP or financial system implementations strongly preferred
M&A integration experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, and corporate back-office functions
Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CEO and private equity stakeholders
Design and implement monthly close, financial reporting, and performance management processes
Build job-level and project-based financial visibility, including WIP reporting, forecasting, and productivity metrics
Drive improved cash management, budgeting, and forecasting disciplines
Establish internal controls, compliance frameworks, and financial governance standards
Replace reliance on external resources by building internal capabilities and bench strength
Evaluate, select, and implement ERP or financial systems to support scalable growth
Develop and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team
Support strategic initiatives including service expansion, cross-selling strategies, and operational scalability
Contribute to M&A evaluations, integrations, and growth capital deployment as needed