Chief Financial Officer

On the heels of achieving 3X growth , Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding . We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company , we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company: Virginia Transformer Corporation

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Executive presence required (onsite with travel)

Role Level: C-Suite / Executive Leadership Team

Role Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Virginia Transformer Corporation is the senior executive responsible for the company’s financial strategy, governance, and performance management across a complex, multi-plant manufacturing enterprise.

As a privately held, high-growth industrial manufacturer with 5,500+ employees and operations across the U.S. and internationally , the CFO plays a critical role in ensuring that growth is profitable, disciplined, and sustainable . This role goes well beyond accounting—serving as a strategic business partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, with deep involvement in capital allocation, pricing discipline, operational finance, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy & Executive Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO on financial strategy, risk, and enterprise decision-making
• Translate business strategy into financial plans, targets, and capital priorities
• Provide clear, actionable insight to the Executive Leadership Team and Board on performance, trends, and risks
• Balance growth ambitions with margin discipline, liquidity, and long-term financial health

2. Financial Planning, Analysis & Performance Management

• Own enterprise budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Drive financial rigor across operations, supply chain, engineering, and commercial functions
• Establish KPI frameworks tied to margin, working capital, productivity, and return on invested capital
• Improve forecast accuracy, backlog visibility, and financial predictability

3. Operational Finance & Cost Discipline

• Partner closely with the COO and SVP Supply Chain on cost structure, productivity, and efficiency initiatives
• Own labor cost modeling, material cost forecasting, and overhead absorption
• Support pricing strategy and deal economics in partnership with the CCO
• Ensure financial alignment between commercial commitments and operational execution

4. Capital Allocation & Investment Governance

• Lead capital planning for facilities, equipment, test infrastructure, and capacity expansion
• Establish disciplined ROI analysis and post-investment review processes
• Support strategic investments, M&A evaluation (if applicable), and long-term footprint decisions
• Ensure balance between growth investment and financial resilience

5. Accounting, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
• Manage external auditors, tax advisors, and financial partners
• Maintain strong governance appropriate for a large, privately held enterprise

6. Treasury, Liquidity & Risk Management

• Manage cash flow, liquidity, credit facilities, and banking relationships
• Oversee enterprise risk management, insurance, and financial risk mitigation
• Ensure sufficient financial flexibility to support cyclical demand and growth volatility

7. Systems, Data & Finance Organization

• Lead the finance organization, including FP&A, accounting, cost accounting, and shared services
• Drive adoption and optimization of financial systems (ERP, reporting, analytics)
• Build a strong finance leadership bench and succession pipeline
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and business partnership

What This CFO Owns (Explicitly)

• Financial strategy and governance
• FP&A and long-range planning
• Cost accounting and operational finance
• Capital planning and ROI discipline
• Treasury, liquidity, and risk management
• Accounting, controls, and compliance

What this role does not directly own:

• Commercial strategy (CCO)
• People strategy (CHRO)
• Supply chain execution (SVP Supply Chain)
• Facilities and manufacturing engineering (COO)

Why This Role Matters at Virginia Transformer

At Virginia Transformer:

• Growth is capital-intensive
• Custom manufacturing amplifies financial risk and reward
• Pricing and cost decisions have long-term consequences
• Operational discipline directly impacts margin and cash flow

The CFO ensures that the company grows profitably, intelligently, and with financial credibility .

Ideal Profile

• Senior finance leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, engineered products, or utilities-adjacent industries
• Strong background in operational finance, cost accounting, and capital-intensive environments
• Proven ability to partner with operations and commercial leadership
• Executive presence with credibility at the CEO and Board level
• Experience in private, founder-led, or high-growth organizations preferred

Success Measures (First 12–24 Months)

• Improved forecast accuracy and financial visibility
• Strong margin discipline and cost control
• Disciplined capital investment with clear ROI
• Scalable finance organization and systems
• Trusted financial leadership across the enterprise