Chief Financial Officer

Our Culture at Astra

At Astra, we are builders. We want to be the gold standard for people in the Commercial Services trades. We are building a 100+ year business with an A+ team—driven, excited about the future, and looking for people who want to build with us. We believe in hiring people with a growth mindset who are committed to building something bigger than themselves. Our culture is grounded in four core values: Coach, Compete, Collaborate, and Commit. We strive to be low ego, high performance, and deeply committed to our people, our Operating Companies, and our long-term vision. Leaders at Astra are expected to be hands-on, humble, and relentlessly focused on outcomes and continuous improvement.

Astra is a roll-up-your-sleeves culture. At all levels of leadership, we expect people to self-prioritize, act quickly and effectively, demonstrate agility in their thinking, and get the job done every day. This is not a sit-back-and-direct environment—we value doers, problem-solvers, and leaders who are hands-on and decisive in driving results.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a critical executive leadership role at Astra, responsible for shaping and leading the financial organization of a $1B+ commercial services business. As a strategic partner to the CEO and the COO/President, and a core member of the executive team, the CFO will drive enterprise-wide financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. This leader will oversee the finance function—including reporting, planning, capital structure, and financial operations—and will play a key role in supporting Astra’s high-growth, acquisition-driven business model. The CFO will lead a small, high-performing team and work closely with Group Presidents (GPs), Group VPs (GVPs) of Finance, and Operating Companies to ensure financial discipline, performance transparency, and strategic alignment across the network.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Key Responsibilities

• Report to and communicate with Astra’s Board of Directors on financial matters, performance trends, and strategic updates.

• Build and maintain a high-performance finance team at the Astra vertical, and lead through influence at the Operating Company level.

• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and compliance with applicable standards.

• Partner with GPs and GVPs to ensure each OpCo has an 'A' caliber Finance leader.

• Develop and deploy standardized finance systems, tools, and processes (e.g., ERP, Sage Intacct, FP&A).

• Support M&A financial diligence and post-close integration.

• Own capital structure, cash flow forecasting, and debt reporting.

• Drive Astra-wide financial insights, budgeting, and forecasting discipline.

• Develop and track value creation playbooks and initiatives.

• Provide financial thought partnership to the CEO, COO, and strategic leadership team.

Core Competencies and Experience

• Exceptional leadership skills with a collaborative, humble approach to leading teams and influencing stakeholders.

• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.

• Bias for action and accountability to outcomes.

• Deep experience with financial reporting, ERP systems, and data architecture.

• Demonstrated success building and leading distributed finance teams.

• Strong business acumen and ability to drive value creation.

• M&A experience, including diligence and financial integration.

• Willingness to travel (~20%) to Operating Companies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating in a decentralized, operator-led model.

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.

• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

• Experience in private equity–backed or services organizations.

Compensation

The total compensation range for this role is $400,000 to $550,000, inclusive of base salary and performance-based bonus. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to cash compensation, this role includes a compelling equity package, offering meaningful ownership in the company and long-term upside for the right candidate.

Work Location

This position is based at Astra’s headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. Relocation is preferred and will be paid for this role. Travel to Operating Companies is expected (~20%).