ACME Holdings

CFO

NOW HIRING: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

ESOP | Construction | Onsite with 15% travel

Position to be based in Saint Louis (MO) or Fort Myers (FL)

Now seeking a CFO who blends strategic vision and financial rigor with a tactical, get-it-done, collegial leadership style and an ability to scale accounting and finance functions for successful multi-site growth!

ABOUT ACME GROUP HOLDINGS

 ACME Group Holdings (“ACME Group”) represents a dynamic collection of engineering, fabrication, and construction companies including ACME Constructors (St. Louis, Columbia, and Cape Girardeau, Missouri), Anvil Engineering (St. Louis), OBC Structural Contractors (Fort Myers & Palmetto, Florida), and TNT Fabrication & Machining (Mineral Point, MO). As a 100% employee-owned and managed entity (ESOP), ACME Group’s ownership structure accentuates a culture and community of employee-owners who are dedicated to wearing multiple hats and honoring shared values – customer driven, positive, hardworking.

This newly defined CFO role will lead the effort to centralize ACME Group’s financial operations while working in close partnership with the CEO and leadership team to drive growth, efficiency and long-term value. Incorporated in 2019, ACME Group employs 500+ team members who deliver end-to-end solutions spanning industrial expansions, process buildouts, structural steel, concrete, tilt-wall construction, power generation, and more. Visit our family of companies online at www.ogdenbrothers.com, www.anvil-engineering.com, www.tntfab.com, and www.acmeconstructors.com.

YOUR ROLE AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

• SERVE AS A TRUSTED FINANCIAL ADVISOR – Bring a forward-thinking, solution-oriented and owner’s mindset, serving as the CEO’s strategic and financial partner. Guide decision making on growth, investments, and enterprise strategy while aligning the growth of systems, processes and people across the accounting and finance function with ACME’s mission. Serve as a cross-functional partner, develop short- and long-term goals, participate in weekly strategic EOS-L10 meetings and ensure profitable and sustainable company growth.
• CENTRALIZE FINANCIAL FUNCTIONS + BUILD SCALABILITY – Design and execute the roadmap to centralize and standardize financial operations across all ACME entities. Implement systems and controls that drive efficiency, transparency, and scalability. Establish best practices in accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis. Experience with project and WIP accounting is strongly preferred.
• EMPOWER A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM – Provide multi-site leadership for a direct and indirect team of 5-7+ accounting professionals in A/P, A/R, and payroll functions across various corporate entities. Foster a culture of owners that promotes engagement, customer service, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. Coach and empower team to interact proactively with all internal and external stakeholders.
• DELIVER A FINANCIAL VISION FOR THE FUTURE – Collaborate with senior leadership to establish measurable KPIs and a consolidated financial dashboard to proactively communicate the financial position of ACME Group. Lead and support ESOP-related and investment conversations to maximize return and profitability for employee owners. Support the evaluation of strategic M&A opportunities through financial modeling and related due diligence in partnership with the leadership team and all external financial and legal advisors.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

• You excel in an entrepreneurial environment with a passion for employee-owned businesses. You enjoy being part of a closely-knit leadership team who is results-oriented and appreciates the challenge of scaling a small-to-middle market business. You consider yourself a financial strategist, yet you bring a hands-on, operational approach and you don’t mind working alongside colleagues in a tactical manner.
• You have gained 8-10+ years of progressive financial leadership, including a demonstrated record of success in growing people, products, processes, and organizational resources.
• Experience must include 5+ years team management experience and oversight for direct reports, including an ability to inspire and motivate, to manage conflict, and, to foster a healthy organizational culture through people-centric leadership, change management and customer-centric collaboration.
• You bring a broad base of functional accounting, finance, and business experience, including strategic planning, financial reporting, financial analysis and modeling know-how. Familiarity and/or prior experience in the construction industry is a plus yet not required.
• You offer experience supporting organizational growth and have been exposed to M&A activity, including due diligence and post-merger integration of accounting and finance functions.
• Prior ESOP familiarity a plus yet is not required.
• You are well-versed in proactively communicating in a transparent manner with internal and external stakeholders. You confidently interact at all levels and react with diplomacy and tact. You bring experience communicating a vision and a road map with patience and clarity to a wide base of stakeholders, including union and nonunion colleagues.
• You are savvy with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, various ERP systems and accounting systems. Four-year college degree required; CPA or CMA preferred, MBA or advanced degree a plus.

WHY JOIN US?

• BUILD + SCALE FOR THE FUTURE – We are excited about our next chapter of growth! Partner with leadership in the development and implementation of actionable recommendations on finance, operations and future M&A opportunities to ensure best practices and continuous improvement for sustainable growth.
• ENJOY AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED CULTURE – As 100% employee owned and managed entities, our culture is one of deep community and collaboration. You’ll find an invested team who is willing to go the extra mile for clients. As employee-owners, we take our responsibilities seriously as we share in overall performance, profits and success.
• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE – ACME Group offers a competitive base salary, along with an annual bonus and ESOP contribution. Comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; PTO; paid holidays; employee assistance program; company stock; and a matching 401k plan.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

Preference exists for this position to be based at headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Alternate location includes onsite at ACME’s OBC company location in Fort Myers, Florida, with regular travel to St. Louis, Missouri. Both locations require daily on-site presence. Relocation assistance provided to St. Louis and is desired upon hire. Travel estimated at 15% for business needs, customer meetings, and growth initiatives tied to strategic goals.

READY TO APPLY?

Take the next step and share your resume with Occhio Search. Visit www.occhiosearch.com or contact either sarah@occhiosearch.com or angie@occhiosearch.com to apply. All resumes, referrals and general inquiries will be held strictly confidential. ACME Group asks that all questions, referrals, and applications be directed to its retained search consultant at Occhio Search. No direct inquiries with ACME Group, please.

 ACME Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply and we look forward to hearing from you!