Chief Operating & Financial Officer (COFO)
TeamBIRKnoxville, TN, United States19 hours ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionDirect and oversee operations across trucking, construction, utilities, hospitality, QSR, and repair businesses. Streamline processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost control. Establish performance benchmarks and accountability measures across divisions. Lead workforce management, including recruitment, retention, and development of management teams. Drive innovation in logistics, construction technology, and hospitality services. Partner with CEO to identify and execute expansion opportunities. Align operational practices with overall business strategy and profitability goals. Develop scalable systems to support multi-location and multi-industry growth. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (Master’s / MBA preferred). CPA, CFA, or equivalent financial credential strongly preferred. Minimum 10–15 years’ progressive leadership experience, including financial and operational roles. Proven success managing multi-industry or multi-division businesses. Strong knowledge of trucking / logistics, construction, or hospitality / QSR industries a major plus. Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on operational management. Competitive executive salary + performance-based incentives. Executive benefits package. Seniority level : Executive Employment type : Full-time Job function : Finance and Operations Industries : Multi-industry portfolio
Position Overview
The Chief Operating & Financial Officer (COFO) will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team. This role combines financial stewardship with operational leadership to drive efficiency, profitability, and growth across the company’s diverse portfolio : trucking, concrete, construction, site work, underground utilities, travel plaza operations, quick-service restaurants (Jack in the Box & Naan Stop), and truck & trailer repair facilities.
The COFO will oversee daily operations, financial strategy, and performance management, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial functions : accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, banking, investor relations, and risk management.
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support expansion and operational growth.
- Provide clear financial reporting and KPI dashboards to CEO.
- Optimize capital structure, financing, and resource allocation across business units.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations.
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