Chief Financial Officer (United States)
Advanced Elite Staffing is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, home to Redstone Arsenal and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. We connect skilled people with employers in aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing, commercial construction, logistics and distribution, technology, and energy and utilities across North Alabama and the greater Southeast. We place welders, machinists, electricians, maintenance technicians, engineers, construction crews, structured cabling technicians, warehouse and production teams, and executive leaders. We offer temp-to-hire, direct hire, project-based, and surge staffing, and we run a dedicated Construction Recruitment Division for general contractors and subcontractors. Our values are Precision, Advocacy, Integrity, and Partnership. The Opportunity Advanced Elite Staffing is hiring a Chief Financial Officer to lead our finance function as we grow across the Southeast. You will set the financial strategy, lead the team, guide our systems, and be the leader ownership trusts to tell them exactly where the business stands and where it can go. Staffing is a cash-intensive business. We pay a large contingent workforce every week, bill clients from approved timesheets, carry workers’ compensation exposure across skilled trades and industrial roles, and earn margin on the spread between pay rates and bill rates. Payroll goes out before receivables come in. The right CFO understands that rhythm and turns it into a competitive advantage as we grow. You will report directly to ownership, sit on the executive leadership team, and lead a remote finance department that includes a Controller, Payroll Specialist, Accounts Receivable and Billing Specialist, and Full-Charge Bookkeeper. What You Will Lead Strategy and Executive Partnership Serve as a strategic partner to ownership on growth, pricing, expansion, and capital decisions Build the long-range financial plan and the operating model that supports it Evaluate new markets, new offices, new service lines, and potential acquisitions Present clear, honest financial insight to ownership, lenders, and key partners Financial Planning and Analysis Lead the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario planning Build KPI dashboards covering gross margin, gross profit per hour, DSO, fill rates, recruiter productivity, and client profitability Analyze pay rate to bill rate spreads, burden, and markup by client, industry, and placement type Guide pricing strategy for new client agreements, rate increases, and direct hire fees Capital, Cash, and Treasury Own cash flow forecasting, including a rolling 13-week forecast tied to weekly payroll funding Secure and manage credit facilities, receivables financing, or asset-based lending as the business scales Lead banking, lender, and insurance carrier relationships Set working capital targets and drive collections performance Accounting, Controls, and Compliance Oversee the close, GAAP financial statements, and the monthly reporting package through the Controller Design internal controls and segregation of duties that fit a growing company Oversee multi-state payroll tax, state unemployment, sales and use tax, and annual tax filings with outside CPAs Manage workers’ compensation, general liability, and other insurance programs, including premium audits and renewals Support the financial and compliance expectations of aerospace, defense, and government-adjacent clients Prepare the company for financial reviews, audits, and lender reporting Risk Management Monitor client credit risk and set credit limits and terms Identify and manage concentration, cash, compliance, and insurance risk Strengthen contract terms with legal counsel on payment, liability, and conversion fees Team, Systems, and Process Lead and develop the finance department in a remote environment Select and implement accounting, payroll, time, and billing platforms built for staffing Automate manual processes and document every core finance procedure Build a culture of accuracy, accountability, and clear communication Your First 90 Days First 30 days: Learn the business, our clients, our recruiters, and our current financial position. Map how time, payroll, billing, and cash move through the company. By 60 days: Deliver a cash forecast, a margin analysis by client, and an initial finance roadmap to ownership. By 90 days: Have a reliable monthly reporting package, a budget framework in place, and a clear plan for systems, controls, and capital. What You Bring Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 12 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 5 years in a CFO, VP of Finance, or Controller role Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls Proven experience managing cash flow and working capital in a business with high weekly payroll Experience negotiating and managing banking relationships and credit facilities Hands-on experience with multi-state payroll tax and insurance programs A track record of building and leading finance teams, including remote teams Strong financial modeling skills and the ability to explain numbers in plain language Preferred CPA and/or MBA CFO or senior finance experience in staffing, recruiting, a PEO, or another labor-intensive services business Experience with staffing back-office platforms such as Avionte, Bullhorn, TempWorks, or similar Experience with receivables financing, asset-based lending, or mergers and acquisitions Exposure to aerospace, defense, construction, or government contractor clients Who Thrives Here You are a builder who enjoys strengthening structure and scaling what works You are as comfortable in the details of a payroll reconciliation as you are in a lender meeting You give ownership the honest answer, early, even when it is not the one they hoped for You lead with clarity and hold a high bar without micromanaging Work Setup Fully remote within the United States Core hours aligned with Central Time to support Huntsville leadership and our weekly payroll cycle Occasional travel to Huntsville for leadership meetings Compensation and Benefits Base salary of $220,000 to $260,000 per year Discretionary bonus Profit-sharing Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan Income protection benefits Paid time off and paid holidays Professional development support Advanced Elite Staffing and its affiliates’ compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. Advanced Elite Staffing total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck, providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at Advanced Elite Staffing from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off. Our programs support your overall well-being. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply. Equal Opportunity Employer Advanced Elite Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to every part of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We will not discharge or discriminate against applicants or employees who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Advanced Elite Staffing never charges candidates any fee to apply, interview, or be hired.
