Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for High-Growth Infrastructure Company

Stimulus Technologies is hiring a hands-on operator-level CFO to lead two equally critical priorities: (1) audit-ready accounting grant compliance and infrastructure project accounting for a major fiber expansion and (2) capital strategy and execution including partnering with investment banks and leadership to raise and manage approximately $150M of equity and debt financing.

This is a high-urgency role. You will be expected to move quickly establish disciplined operating rhythms and build a scalable finance organization while simultaneously supporting a large capital-intensive infrastructure program.

Location and work style
Location: Henderson NV (primarily on-site; occasional travel as needed)
Hands-on initially to stabilize close fix processes and clear an audit backlog; then scale the team and transition into higher-leverage leadership

Why this role is different
Youre not inheriting a fully built finance org. There is a Controller in place and limited accounting support today; you will build the team and systems required for scale.
Youll lead financial stewardship for a $600M fiber expansion program (project accounting capitalization fixed assets cost controls).
Youll help structure and execute a combined equity debt raise of approximately $150M (youll recommend the optimal mix/structure).
Youll operate with public-company readiness standards: controls governance and investor-grade reporting cadence.

What success looks like (non-negotiable outcomes)
First 6 months (accelerated priorities)
Complete financial statement audits forand 2025 and establish an on-time annual audit cadence going forward
Build and enforce accounting policies procedures and internal controls that pass annual audits and federal/state grant-related audit expectations
Stand up grant accounting workflows and compliant cost allocation/documentation/drawdown processes for major programs (BEAD CPF SLFRF CA FFA CA CASF)
Implement a credible close calendar quality checks and leadership reporting that becomes the companys operating rhythm
Build an execution-ready financing workplan for the $150M raise (data room readiness model reporting templates diligence responsiveness)

1218 months overall
Build manage and train a robust Accounting/Finance organization capable of accurately managing the fiber expansion and company growth
Produce annual budgets rolling forecasts and multi-year pro formas with operating leaders; install variance management and accountability
Lead/partner on the $150M raise execution and establish investor/lender reporting discipline and compliance readiness
Deliver decision-ready monthly leadership reporting and board-ready quarterly packages

Core responsibilities
Own GAAP financial statements month-end close and management reporting; enforce close calendar and quality controls
Lead audit execution (including the accelerated audit backlog) and remediation of control/process gaps
Lead grant accounting and compliance across major programs including allowable cost rules cost allocation documentation standards drawdown support and reporting
Implement infrastructure project accounting for fiber builds: job costing structure change-order tracking CIP/WIP capitalization policies and fixed asset management
Own budgeting forecasting and pro forma modeling; deliver scenario/sensitivity analysis; drive accountability on variances
Manage cash forecasting and liquidity planning for a capital-intensive program
Partner with CEO/executive team and investment banks to structure raise and manage equity debt; lead diligence responsiveness and ongoing investor/lender reporting
Build and develop the finance/accounting team (hire/upgrade key roles; define ownership; training plans; performance expectations)
Drive public-company readiness: controls governance rhythms and investor-grade documentation

Systems environment
ERP: Sage Intacct (priority to implement fixed asset management and procurement workflows in Sage Intacct where feasible)

What were looking for (must-haves)
10 years in progressive accounting/finance leadership with direct responsibility for accounting operations and audit management
Deep technical accounting capability: capitalization fixed assets infrastructure project accounting (CIP/WIP) cost allocation job costing
Hands-on grant accounting and compliance experience; familiarity with federal grant requirements and audit expectations (Uniform Guidance/Single Audit concepts)
Proven ability to build audit-ready processes internal controls and policies in a growth environment; comfortable being hands-on early
Experience supporting capital raises and working with investment banks/investors/lenders; ability to translate project economics into clear investment narratives
Strong people leadership with a track record of building high-performing teams

Preferred (strong)
CPA strongly preferred
Telecom/broadband infrastructure experience preferred (other utility/construction infrastructure backgrounds also valued)
Experience working with private equity partners in managing growth
Strong working knowledge of Sage Intacct (or comparable ERP with successful implementations/process improvements)

Who will thrive here
Youre comfortable carrying competing priorities (audit/grants capital raise) without dropping execution quality.
You build trust fast: clear plans clean communication no surprises and strong follow-through.
You like building: team policies controls systems and a finance cadence that scales.

Compensation
This role is compensated at market levels and includes a performance bonus and equity component aligned to measurable outcomes (audit completion reporting quality capital raise execution and team scale).

How to apply
Please submit your resume and include a short note (can be in your cover letter or application message) answering:

1. Your most relevant experience completing/accelerating audits and cleaning up controls/processes.
2. Your experience with grant accounting (BEAD/CPF/SLFRF/CA programs or similar) and infrastructure project accounting (CIP/WIP capitalization fixed assets).
3. Your experience partnering on equity and/or debt raises (size structure counterparties and your role).

Required Experience:

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