Panhandle Power Solutions (PPS) is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Director of Finance & Accounting to lead the Company's financial organization and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Finance & Accounting will provide financial leadership supporting growth, operational excellence, and profitability across federal, commercial, and industrial construction markets. This executive oversees accounting, finance, treasury, FP&A, contracting, project financial management, tax compliance, risk management, and financial reporting while partnering closely with operations to maximize shareholder value. This position is based in Destin, Florida.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as PPS’ senior financial executive and trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial reporting.
- Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and financial analyses to support decision-making.
- Oversee all accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Job Cost Accounting.
- Ensure timely and accurate GAAP financial statements and maintain strong internal controls.
- Manage construction project financial performance, cash flow, backlog, and profitability.
- Lead treasury management, banking relationships, working capital optimization, and cash forecasting.
- Oversee tax compliance, bonding capacity, insurance reporting, and financial risk management.
- Lead and develop the Finance and Accounting organization.
- Drive ERP optimization, process improvements, automation, and financial systems enhancements.
- Manage and provide hands-on oversight to the Contracting department.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- MBA preferred.
- CPA required.
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
- Construction industry experience required.
- Experience with organizations exceeding $100 million in annual revenue.
Knowledge & Skills
- Construction accounting, GAAP, project cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Experience with government contracting and FAR cost principles preferred.
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and strategic planning skills.
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Procore, Microsoft Office 365 (required), Power BI (preferred).
Core Competencies
- Strategic Leadership
- Executive Presence
- Financial Acumen
- Operational Excellence
- Business Partnership
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Innovation
- Professionalism
Location
Destin, Florida / Remote
Salary
$185,000/Annually
PPS offers a competitive benefits package to include: paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement.
