Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Serve as a critical member of the executive leadership team, advising the CEO on capital allocation, risk, and financial strategy.
• Oversee all accounting operations across multiple entities, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, and intercompany accuracy.
• Administer and optimize QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Rippling HRIS to ensure seamless payroll and financial integration.
• Manage high-volume storm and disaster response billing cycles, including rapid invoice generation and contract billing compliance.
• Ensure multi-state tax compliance (payroll and sales tax) across various jurisdictions, including Puerto Rico.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning, specifically managing surge periods during storm activations.
• Build and maintain department-level P&L reporting to provide visibility into profitability by service line and geography.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA strongly preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a CFO or VP of Finance role.
• Deep proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) within a multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Rippling or similar integrated HRIS/payroll platforms.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll tax, sales tax compliance, and nexus management.
• Experience in field services, construction, utilities, or similarly complex operational environments.
• Proven ability to build or improve department-level financial reporting from a lean starting point.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting disaster response, emergency services, or storm restoration contracts.
• Familiarity with government and utility client billing requirements and payment cycles.
• Experience with Puerto Rico tax and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Avalara or similar automated tax compliance platforms.
• Exposure to surety bonding, contractor licensing, and certificate of insurance management.

About the Company

Cat5 Resources is a multi-entity field services and disaster response company operating across the Southeast United States and Puerto Rico. We specialize in emergency response and field operations at scale, deploying rapidly to support utilities, municipalities, and commercial clients during major weather events.