Job Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and ownership team, providing financial leadership to support sustained growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. This role goes beyond traditional accounting and focuses heavily on financial strategy, capital planning, revenue optimization, tax efficiency, and scalable financial systems suited to a growing construction company.

The CFO will oversee all financial functions while helping guide business decisions related to expansion, project selection, risk management, and operational efficiency.

For additional info, please contact MICHAEL ABATE @ michael.abate@roberthalf.com

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and ownership, contributing to overall company strategy and long-term planning.
• Translate business goals into actionable financial strategies that support sustainable growth.
• Provide financial insights to evaluate new markets, service lines, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
• Support ownership with succession planning, equity structure, and long-term value optimization.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to revenue growth, margins, cash flow, backlog, and project performance.
• Analyze financial performance across projects, divisions, and entities to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide clear, decision-focused financial reporting to leadership.

Revenue Growth & Profitability

• Partner with operations and estimating teams to improve job costing, pricing strategies, and margin performance.
• Evaluate project mix, customer concentration, and contract structures to maximize profitability.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue through operational efficiency, contract terms, and financial structuring.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with construction accounting standards.

Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Lead tax planning strategies to minimize tax liability while remaining fully compliant.
• Oversee multi-entity and multi-state tax considerations common in construction businesses.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to optimize entity structure, depreciation, credits, and incentives.
• Proactively assess tax implications of growth initiatives, capital investments, and ownership decisions.

Cash Flow & Capital Management

• Oversee cash flow management, including working capital, bonding, banking relationships, and lines of credit.
• Manage relationships with banks, sureties, and financial institutions.
• Ensure adequate liquidity to support growth, equipment purchases, and seasonal fluctuations.
• Evaluate financing options for capital expenditures and expansion.

Risk Management & Controls

• Oversee internal controls, insurance programs, bonding capacity, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and financial reporting requirements.
• Identify and manage financial risks related to projects, customers, and vendors.

Financial Systems & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the finance, accounting, and payroll teams.
• Ensure financial systems and processes scale effectively with company growth.
• Drive improvements in reporting, automation, and data accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and legal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within in construction industry, or a project-based environment.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, and bonding.
• Proven experience supporting a growing, privately held company.
• Demonstrated success in financial strategy, tax planning, and revenue optimization.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strategic thinker with hands-on financial expertise.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
• Able to balance big-picture strategy with detailed financial execution.
• Trusted advisor mindset with strong business judgment.
• Growth-oriented and proactive in identifying opportunities and risks.

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