Confidential Chief Financial Officer Opportunity – California
CMC Partners have recently partnered with a successful and growing family-owned organisation within the US Construction Materials industry to appoint an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead the next phase of financial growth and transformation.
This organisation has built a strong reputation through decades of operational excellence, long-term relationships, and a commitment to its people, customers, and communities.
Following continued expansion across multiple operating businesses, the company is entering an exciting stage of growth and is seeking a strategic finance leader to strengthen its financial infrastructure, modernise systems, and support future scale.
Note – This is a confidential search. All candidates are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to conversations.
Position Overview:
The Chief Financial Officer will provide strategic leadership across finance, accounting, tax, reporting, and business performance functions across a diverse group of entities. Reporting directly to ownership and executive leadership, this individual will play a critical role in improving financial visibility, implementing scalable systems, strengthening processes, and supporting long-term business growth.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a commercially minded CFO who is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, partnering directly with ownership, and bringing structure and innovation to a growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all finance, accounting, tax, and reporting functions across multiple operating businesses
- Partner directly with ownership and executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and growth initiatives
- Provide financial leadership across a complex multi-entity organisation
- Strengthen reporting capabilities by improving visibility into performance, profitability, and operational metrics
- Lead the implementation of new financial systems and technology initiatives
- Drive ERP implementation, process improvement, and adoption across the organisation
- Develop stronger financial controls, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI reporting processes
- Improve collaboration between finance, operations, and commercial teams
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance organisation across accounting, tax, credit, and controller functions
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, cost control, and business performance
- Support continued expansion by ensuring financial systems and processes scale with the business
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader within a complex organisation
- Experience leading finance functions across multiple entities, locations, or business units
- Strong background within construction, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, manufacturing, industrial operations, or related sectors preferred
- Demonstrated success improving financial reporting, systems, and business intelligence capabilities
- Experience leading ERP implementations and financial transformation initiatives
- Ability to build trust and influence within an entrepreneurial environment
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing and aligning finance teams
- Hands-on, adaptable approach with the ability to work closely with ownership and operational leadership
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Executive leadership role within a successful and growing construction & materials organisation
- Direct partnership with ownership and senior leadership
- Opportunity to modernise and scale a finance function during a key growth period
- Significant influence across multiple operating businesses
- Ability to make a meaningful impact through systems, reporting, and strategic decision-making
- Competitive compensation package including bonus, vehicle allowance, and relocation support
This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious CFO to join a respected organisation, help shape its next stage of growth, and build a lasting legacy within the business.
Interested in learning more — or know someone who may be a strong fit? Please apply directly or reach out to me on LinkedIn.
Note – This is a confidential search. All candidates are required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to conversations.
