Position Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and strategic business partner to the CEO, private equity sponsors, and Board of Directors. The CFO is responsible for leading all financial aspects of a growing construction subcontracting business, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, banking relationships, project finance oversight, risk management, information systems, and private equity reporting.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader with significant experience in construction, specialty contracting, or project-based industries and a proven track record of supporting growth, operational improvement, and value creation in a private equity-backed environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadersh
- ipPartner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute the company’s strategic growth initiative
- s.Serve as the primary financial advisor to the CEO, Board, and private equity investor
- s.Lead financial planning activities including annual budgets, forecasting, and long-range strategic plannin
- g.Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive profitability, cash flow, and operational performanc
e.Financial Management & Reporti
- ngDirect all accounting, finance, tax, treasury, and financial reporting function
- s.Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reportin
- g.Lead preparation of board packages, lender reporting, and investor reporting requirement
- s.Maintain compliance with GAAP and industry-specific accounting standard
- s.Oversee annual audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultant
s.Construction Finance & Operatio
- nsProvide oversight of project accounting, percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP reporting, and job cost managemen
- t.Monitor project profitability, backlog, change orders, labor productivity, and cash flow performanc
- e.Partner with operations leaders to improve project margins and financial accountabilit
- y.Develop systems and controls to enhance visibility into project performance and ris
k.Cash Flow & Capital Manageme
- ntLead cash flow forecasting and working capital management initiative
- s.Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, surety relationships, and insurance program
- s.Optimize cash conversion cycles and working capital utilizatio
- n.Evaluate capital expenditures, equipment investments, and acquisition opportunitie
s.Private Equity & Value Creati
- onSupport execution of the company’s value creation plan and growth strateg
- y.Drive initiatives focused on EBITDA improvement, margin expansion, operational efficiency, and scalabilit
- y.Participate in acquisition evaluation, due diligence, integration planning, and executio
- n.Prepare financial analyses and presentations for investors and lender
s.Risk Management & Contro
- lsDevelop and maintain strong internal controls and financial governance processe
- s.Oversee risk management, bonding capacity, insurance programs, and contractual financial risk revie
- w.Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulatory requirement
s.Team Leadersh
- ipLead and develop the accounting and finance organizatio
- n.Build scalable financial processes and systems to support continued growt
- h.Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvemen
t.Qualificatio
nsRequir
- edBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fiel
- d.CPA preferred; MBA strongly preferre
- d.15+ years of progressive financial leadership experienc
- e.Minimum 5 years in a CFO, VP Finance, or senior finance leadership rol
- e.Significant experience in construction, specialty contracting, industrial services, engineering, or project-based industrie
- s.Strong understanding o
- f:Construction accounti
- ngWIP schedul
- esPercentage-of-completion accounti
- ngJob costi
- ngProject profitability analys
- isSurety and bonding requiremen
- tsExperience managing banking relationships, credit facilities, and treasury function
- s.Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skill
s.Preferr
- edPrevious experience in a private equity-backed compan
- y.Experience supporting acquisitions and integration activitie
- s.Experience with ERP systems such as Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, CMiC, or similar construction-focused platforms. Will assist in ERP implementati
- onSuccessful participation in a recapitalization, sale process, or liquidity even
t.Leadership Competenci
- esStrategic thinker with strong operational acume
- n.Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentalit
- y.High degree of integrity and accountabilit
- y.Strong executive presence and communication skill
- s.Data-driven decision make
- r.Ability to influence across all levels of the organizatio
- n.Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
s.Compensati
onCompetitive compensation package includin
- g:Annual Performance Bon
- usLong-Term Incentive/Equity Participation Opportuni
- tyComprehensive Benefits Packa
- geRelocation Assistance (if applicabl
e)Success Metrics (First 12-24 Month
- s)Improve forecast accuracy and financial visibilit
- y.Strengthen project-level profitability reportin
- g.Enhance working capital and cash flow performanc
- e.Implement scalable financial processes and control
- s.Support achievement of EBITDA growth objective
- s.Build a high-performing finance organizatio
- n.Successfully support the company’s strategic growth and value creation initiative
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