Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Breakform Design
Design-Build | Architecture | Construction | Fabrication
Location: Los Angeles, CA (with oversight of projects across California)

About Breakform Design
Breakform Design is a fully integrated design-build firm delivering architecture, interior design, construction, and in-house metal fabrication. Our work spans high-end residential, mixed-use developments, and complex restaurant/venue tenant improvements.
We operate with a strong emphasis on material integrity, constructability, and execution—bridging design and construction under one roof to control quality, cost, and schedule.
We are entering a phase of growth and are seeking a CFO who understands the financial mechanics of construction and can build scalable systems to support it.

Position Overview
This is a working CFO role—not a strategic-only executive position. The CFO will oversee the full financial and administrative operations of all three entities while serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and ownership team.

The successful candidate will lead a small but capable administrative team consisting of an Office Manager, Project Accountant, and Administrative & Billing Coordinator, while acting as the primary point of contact for the company’s CPA, legal counsel, insurance brokers, banks, and financial institutions.

This position spans four primary disciplines:

Accounting & Finance
Human Resources & People Operations
Legal & Risk Management
Insurance Administration

If you are looking for a highly visible leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact on company operations, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

Oversee accounting and financial reporting across all three entities
Manage monthly close, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting
Review financial performance and provide insights to leadership
Coordinate with external CPA firms for tax and financial reporting
Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and banking relationships
Support construction accounting functions, including job costing and project reporting

Human Resources & Administration

Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and employee records
Support recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations
Maintain HR policies and ensure compliance with California employment requirements

Risk Management & Insurance

Coordinate company insurance programs and annual renewals
Manage subcontractor compliance requirements
Work with outside advisors on contracts, legal matters, and risk management initiatives

Team Leadership

Lead and support a small administrative team
Develop processes that improve efficiency and accountability
Serve as a trusted resource to ownership and department leaders

QualificationsRequired

7+ years of accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibilities
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software
Understanding of construction accounting, job costing, and project-based financial management
Experience with payroll, benefits administration, and business operations
Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience in a design-build firm or vertically integrated company
Familiarity with architecture + construction financial structures
CPA, MBA,CMA, or equivalent preferred
Experience with tools such as:
QuickBooks / Sage / Foundation / Procore / Buildertrend / Monograph

Compensation

Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)
Performance-based bonus tied to company and project profitability
Potential for long-term incentives / profit participation

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Clear visibility into profitability across every project
Accurate WIP reporting and predictable revenue recognition
Strong cash flow management with no operational bottlenecks
Scalable financial systems supporting company growth
Alignment between design, construction, and financial performance

Why Join Breakform

Direct access to company leadership and decision-making
Opportunity to help shape a growing organization
Diverse and engaging work across multiple business divisions
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Competitive compensation and benefits package

If you're a proactive leader who enjoys building strong financial foundations while supporting a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

Breakform is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief overview of your relevant construction finance experience.

Pay: Up to $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Experience:

relevant work: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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