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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

CPI Security, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer. CPI Security was founded in 1991 on an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for helping and protecting others. What started as a company of 10 employees and 300 customers has grown into one of the nation's top 10 largest security providers with ~800 employees. Over the years, CPI has received many awards for excellence, such as twice-awarded SDM Dealer of the Year, Central Station of the Year, and the Marvel Award. The company leads the industry in alarm response times, is consistently ranked in the top 10 of electronic security businesses and is widely known as North Carolina and South Carolina's Top 25 Best Places to Work

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions

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 operational efficiency through automation, process improvements, and data transparency.

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.

Why CPI?

  • Join a mission-driven, customer-focused company experiencing strong momentum and brand growth.
  • Help shape the strategic direction and future success of one of the leading regional security providers.
  • Collaborate with an experienced executive team and make a direct impact on the company’s trajectory.
  • Competitive compensation, executive bonus, and equity participation available.

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