FirstFour Staffing has partnered with a Regional Homebuilder and is assisting in their search for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This is an onsite position.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a strategic member of the executive leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the company, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and capital strategy. The CFO will provide financial leadership to support the company’s residential homebuilding and real estate development operations while driving profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

This role requires deep experience in residential construction, land development, project financing, and real estate investment structures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
Partner with the executive team on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and market expansion
Provide financial analysis and recommendations related to land acquisitions, development opportunities, and new community investments

Accounting & Financial Operations

Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Maintain compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, lender requirements, and internal controls
Manage the corporate tax return process in coordination with the external CPA firm, including preparation and review of all required tax-related journal entries and adjustments
Lead coordination with external CPA firm and other advisors

Homebuilding & Development Finance

Monitor profitability and cost performance across communities, development projects, and construction operations
Oversee job cost accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project-level financial analysis
Analyze construction budgets, change orders, development costs, and margin performance

Treasury & Capital Management

Manage company cash flow, liquidity planning, and banking relationships
Oversee debt management, credit facilities, and financing structures
Evaluate opportunities for capital raising, joint ventures, and investor partnerships
Optimize working capital and operational efficiency across the organization

Operational Leadership

Develop KPIs and financial dashboards to measure operational and financial performance
Collaborate with construction, development, purchasing, sales, and operations teams to improve profitability and efficiency
Lead and mentor finance and accounting staff while building scalable processes and systems
Drive ERP, accounting system, and reporting improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred
8+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level finance roles within residential homebuilding, construction, or real estate development
Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, land development finance, and real estate financial modeling
Experience managing banking relationships, construction lending, and capital planning
Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Advanced proficiency in financial reporting systems, ERP platforms, and Excel-based financial modeling
Strong analytical, communication, and executive leadership skills

Preferred Experience

Residential production homebuilding experience
Master-planned community or land development experience
Experience with private equity-backed or investor-backed organizations
Familiarity with lien laws, retainage, subcontractor management, and construction risk mitigation

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive executive compensation package
Performance-based bonus opportunity
Equity participation or long-term incentive potential
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off

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