Summary
We are seeking a strategic and detail-driven Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial operations of both franchise and custom homebuilding divisions, while also overseeing corporate finance, risk, and accounting policy. This role blends high-level financial leadership with hands-on management of compliance, forecasting, reporting, collections, risk management, and team development. Candidates should have GAAP expertise and construction experience, with proven effectiveness in corporate-level accounting leadership. Experience with financial modeling, public accounting, and managing high-performing finance teams is highly valued.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead and manage receivables and collections from franchisees, including royalties, marketing fees, and technology fees.
- Establish and manage automated and manual systems for tracking payments and enforcing schedules.
- Work with legal counsel to enforce financial agreements and manage delinquent accounts.
- Design and enforce a standardized financial reporting framework for franchisees (monthly P&Ls, balance sheets, tax returns).
- Conduct routine audits and variance analyses to monitor franchisee financial accuracy and performance.
- Maintain and enforce compliance with the FTC Franchise Rule and ensure accurate financial representations in the FDD.
- Collaborate with legal and development teams to support compliant FDD filings and updates (including Item 19).
- Act as an internal expert on franchisespecific financial compliance, training support teams as needed.
- Ensure proper application of GAAP principles across all financial reporting, including revenue recognition, accrual accounting, and full disclosure.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in line with evolving compliance and operational needs.
- Oversee all accounting functions, including AP/AR, GL, payroll, tax compliance, and job costing.
- Prepare tax schedules and corporate tax filings to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Coordinate annual audits and yearend close with internal and external auditors.
- Plan and manage budgeting and forecasting processes across departments and business lines.
- Develop and maintain forecasting models, financial models, and consolidated dashboards.
- Perform strategic analysis on financial results, trends, and business performance.
- Provide leadership on funding strategies, including short and longterm construction financing and capital planning.
- Evaluate and mitigate organizational risk through insurance and compliance strategies.
- Plan, track, and analyze costtocomplete forecasts and profitability per construction project.
- Collaborate with project managers on budgets, updates, and change orders.
- Ensure accurate coding of expenses and maintain clean general ledger and cost category structures.
- Prepare and review financial statements, including cash flow reporting.
- Standardize reporting processes and improve close and reporting efficiency.
- Manage and optimize ERP and financial platforms (QuickBooks, Sage 50, NetSuite, Xero, Buildertrend, CoConstruct, Procore, BusyBusy).
- Support leadership with longterm financial strategy, expansion modeling, and business case development.
- Hire, train, and retain highperforming accounting and finance staff.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutionsoriented financial team culture.
- Develop and enforce policies, practices, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and standards.
Skills and Competencies:
- Expert knowledge of GAAP, FASB standards, and financial compliance.
- Strong understanding of franchise and construction financial relationships.
- Experienced in risk assessment, insurance, and corporate financial strategy.
- Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis.
- Technical excellence in accounting systems and ERP implementation.
- Strong tax compliance and financial reporting skills.
- Effective in managing audit processes and yearend close cycles.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Proven leadership ability with a commitment to staff development and process improvement.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, multientity financial structures.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite and financial modeling tools.
- Delivers value beyond the standard job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA required. MBA or additional certification (CGMA, CMA) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years in accounting/finance with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
- Public accounting background strongly preferred.
- Experience in both franchise systems and construction project environments.
- Track record managing collections, audits, risk, and compliance.
- Proven ability to lead finance and accounting teams, develop procedures, and improve reporting systems.
- Demonstrated success supporting strategic growth and capital planning.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in franchise finance and accounting strongly preferred.
- Financial oversight in franchise systems with 20+ units, especially in growth phases.
- Multiunit franchise operations in food & beverage, retail, or service industries.
- Handson experience with custom residential construction job costing and project financials.
Cross-functional collaboration between franchisors, franchisees, and legal/compliance teams.
Work Environment
This role operates primarily in a corporate office and headquarters setting. Standard office hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Depending on deadlines or operational priorities, weekend work may be required to support critical objectives and ensure timely execution of responsibilities. Occasional travel to franchise locations, construction sites, or industry events may be required, up to 25% of regularly scheduled work hours.
Why Join Us
We're a Colorado-based, design-forward construction and development firm redefining luxury living. As Chief Financial Officer, you'll step into an executive leadership role shaping the financial foundation of a high-growth company spanning residential, commercial, and franchised hospitality ventures.
This role offers:
- ExecutiveLevel Impact: Influence strategy, profitability, and longterm growth across multiple business units.
- HighGrowth Environment: Lead financial systems for a fastscaling, multientity organization preparing for future investment and expansion.
- Complex, Rewarding Work: Tackle GAAP compliance, financial modeling, risk management, and capital planning.
- CrossIndustry Exposure: Work across construction, real estate, franchising, and hospitality.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a valuesdriven leadership team that prioritizes transparency, creativity, and accountability.
- Competitive Compensation: Sixfigure base salary, full benefits, and career growth aligned with company success.
Work Environment:
This role operates primarily in a corporate office and headquarters setting. Standard office hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Depending on deadlines or operational priorities, weekend work may be required to support critical objectives and ensure timely execution of responsibilities. Occasional travel to franchise locations, construction sites, or industry events may be required, up to 25% of regularly scheduled work hours.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
