Chief Financial Officer

Robert Half • Full-time • Laurel, MD, US • 3w ago

Description

Our client is seeking a dynamic CFO with strong construction industry experience to join their team just south of Columbia, MD. They are looking for a strategic leader who can oversee financial operations, provide executive‑level guidance, and drive company‑wide financial efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in WIP accounting, job costing, and financial reporting, with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate insights to the executive team. The CFO will lead the Controller and the accounting/finance team, oversee payroll and core financial operations, and maintain strong project cost controls across the organization. This leader will work closely with operations and project management to ensure accurate project financials, protect margins, manage risk, and drive overall financial performance.

Responsibilities:

Partner with executive leadership to shape financial strategy and support key operational decisions.
Oversee all construction‑related financial functions, including WIP schedules, monthly financials, job costing, and percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition.
Manage progress billings, change orders, subcontractor agreements, and retainage tracking to ensure accurate project financials.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and multi‑year financial planning.
Provide timely, accurate financial reporting and clearly communicate insights to ownership and senior leadership.
Present monthly financial results to executives, effectively explaining variances and answering operational and financial questions.
Monitor project performance by partnering with project managers on labor productivity, materials, subcontractor costs, and overall job profitability.
Establish and track KPIs related to profitability, efficiency, and cash flow.
Oversee the accounting team and key functions including AP/AR, payroll, month‑end close, and financial reporting.
Improve financial processes and leverage technology to strengthen visibility and scalability.
Utilize Vista as the primary accounting system.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years experience in financial leadership within the construction industry.

• Strong understanding of work-in-progress (WIP) accounting principles and project cost controls.

• MBA or CPA certification or equivalent financial qualification preferred.

• Proven ability to manage and mentor high-performing teams.

• Expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and multi-year planning.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.

• Experience with financial systems and tools, including dashboards and reporting platforms.