CFO - Estate Management Services - Brydon Group Portfolio Company

CFO – Estate Management Services | Brydon Group Portfolio Company Location: Southeast U.S.

• Remote with ~20% travel

Pay: $185K to $250K base plus performance bonus and potential equity Schedule: Full-time, flexible business hours The Brydon Group is a long-term, people-first investment firm that partners closely with management teams to build durable operating companies. Brydon is backing Estate Management Services (EMS), a scaled, asset-heavy field services business providing aquatic, environmental, and stormwater management services across the Southeast. EMS operates a multi-entity platform with significant equipment, field crews, and project-based work alongside recurring service revenue. We are leading the search for a CFO to help mature the finance function, strengthen cash discipline, and support the next phase of operational scale. Role Snapshot Own the finance function for a multi-entity, asset-intensive services organization. This is a hands-on CFO role that blends strategic leadership with day-to-day execution. You will build systems, tighten controls, and create reliable forecasting and reporting for ownership and Brydon partners. This role is well suited for a senior controller or VP of Finance ready to step into a first CFO seat in a PE-backed, build-stage environment. What You’ll Do

• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis across multiple entities and states
• Own FP&A, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and scenario planning
• Take primary responsibility for cash flow forecasting and working capital management across recurring and project-based revenue, including government AR cycles
• Oversee accounting operations, compliance, and month-end close cadence
• Manage CapEx planning, equipment financing, fixed assets, and depreciation schedules
• Build and improve financial controls, policies, and reporting processes that reflect real field operations
• Partner with ownership and Brydon Group on capital planning and tuck-in acquisitions, with a focus on post-close financial integration and reporting
• Hire, develop, and lead a lean finance team as the business scales

Must-Haves

• CPA or MBA
• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
• Experience operating in a private equity–backed or investor-owned environment
• Proven background in asset-heavy accounting, CapEx planning, and equipment-intensive operations
• Demonstrated ownership of FP&A, cash forecasting, and data-driven financial planning
• Track record of upgrading financial systems, reporting, or controls in a growing business
• Strong understanding of GAAP, cash flow dynamics, and multi-entity consolidation
• Willingness to travel regionally around 20 percent

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in field services, construction, environmental services, or property-related operations
• ERP implementation or migration experience (NetSuite, Intacct, or similar)
• Exposure to post-acquisition finance integration

Perks & Pay

• $185K to $250K base plus bonus and potential equity
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible hybrid work setup

Schedule & Setup

• Full-time, standard business hours with flexibility
• Remote with regular site visits across the Southeast
• Preference for proximity to Tampa (FL), Brunswick (GA), or Charleston (SC), but open to strong remote candidates willing to travel

Impact & Growth This is not a purely strategic role. You will stay close to the numbers, the cash, and the field. Your work will bring structure, predictability, and insight to a complex operating business where finance directly impacts execution. You will partner closely with leadership to improve forecasting accuracy, strengthen working capital discipline, modernize systems, and support long-term value creation. Apply Today to lead and modernize the finance function for a growing, Brydon-backed estate management services business. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job