CFO

Arrow Search Partners • New York, New York State, United States • $250k - $300k / year • 2d ago

About the Company:

Our client is a privately held, multi-entity infrastructure services platform operating across several U.S. markets. The organization specializes in civil construction, utility, and energy-related projects, with a strong track record of delivering complex, large-scale work. With a decentralized operating structure and multiple affiliated entities, the company offers a dynamic environment with significant leadership visibility and the opportunity to influence both strategic and operational outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the senior financial leader across a multi-entity, multi-state construction platform, partnering closely with ownership and executive leadership on strategic decision-making
Oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions including monthly close, internal reporting, and the preparation of annual GAAP financial statements with full footnote disclosures
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes including detailed project-level and company-wide variance analysis
Manage relationships with banks, lenders, and surety/bonding partners including oversight of borrowing capacity, covenant compliance, and overall capital structure
Provide leadership and oversight of tax strategy including multi-entity planning, projections, compliance, and coordination with external advisors
Oversee and drive implementation of enterprise systems ensuring alignment across operating companies and improving financial visibility and reporting capabilities
Lead and mentor a distributed accounting and finance teams across multiple operating entities nationwide
Establish and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to support scalability, compliance, and operational efficiency
Partner with operations leadership on project performance including WIP reporting, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and margin analysis
Support M&A activity, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-transaction financial oversight
Oversee treasury and cash management including liquidity planning, working capital optimization, and equipment financing strategies
Act as a key liaison between the company and external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and other partners

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
10-15 years of experience within a large-scale, multi-state civil, infrastructure, or utility services organization
Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment
Experience with CMiC or similar construction ERP systems preferred
CPA and/or CCIFP designations a plus
Experience managing teams across multiple locations and operating entities
Strong experience managing the preparation of annual GAAP financial statements including footnotes
Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and monthly variance analysis processes
M&A experience (acquisitions and/or dispositions) is a plus

Salary Range:

$250,000-$300,000 + bonus

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