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Chief Operating & Financial Officer (COFO)

Chief Operating & Financial Officer (COFO)

TeamBIRKnoxville, TN, United States
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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.

Operational Leadership

  • Direct 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.

    • Strategic Growth

  • 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.

    • Qualifications

  • 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.

    • Compensation

  • Competitive executive salary + performance-based incentives.
  • Executive benefits package.

    • Job Details

  • Seniority level : Executive
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Finance and Operations
  • Industries : Multi-industry portfolio

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