Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Structural Steel Fabricator/Erector
Location: PA
Compensation: $250,000K - $300,000K +
Benefits:
- Strong compensation package: $250,000 - 300,000K +
- Full Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision; Life, Long/Short Term Disability, Laptop, Cell Phone Allowance
- Profit Sharing
- Bonus(s) tied to individual and company performance
- Executive Incentive Plan
- Long-Term Incentive / Equity Opportunity (if applicable)
- Professional Memberships
- Executive Development Opportunities
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- Stability: This is a crucial c-suite/executive leadership role that will be working closely with the President/CEO
Tiello has partnered with a premier $360M+ Structural Steel Fabricator/Erector and a key leader in the Manufacturing industry, who is looking to add an experienced Chief Financial Officer(CFO) to their team of companies.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and strategic business partner to the CEO, providing financial leadership that supports the company's continued growth, operational excellence, and long-term profitability. This executive will oversee all financial operations, including accounting, financial planning & analysis, treasury, banking relationships, bonding, risk management, tax, insurance, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with experience in construction, structural steel fabrication, manufacturing, or other project-based industries where cash flow management, WIP reporting, and operational decision-making are critical.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Leadership
- Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to establish and execute long-term strategic initiatives.
- Provide financial insight to support business growth, acquisitions, capital investments, and operational improvements.
- Serve as a trusted advisor regarding financial performance, risk management, and corporate strategy.
- Present financial performance and strategic recommendations to ownership and executive leadership.
Financial Management
- Direct all accounting and finance operations.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
- Manage corporate cash flow and working capital strategies.
- Develop KPIs and executive dashboards that drive operational performance.
- Ensure accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.
Construction & Operational Finance
- Monitor project profitability and margin performance across fabrication and erection operations.
- Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, Project Management, and Production to improve project financial performance.
- Review contract terms and financial risks associated with large construction projects.
- Analyze labor productivity, fabrication efficiency, equipment utilization, and overhead allocation.
- Support estimating and preconstruction teams with financial analysis and historical cost data.
Banking, Bonding & Treasury
- Maintain relationships with banks, sureties, and financial institutions.
- Manage bonding capacity and surety relationships.
- Lead annual audits and lender reporting requirements.
- Oversee treasury operations and debt management.
- Evaluate financing strategies for equipment and capital expenditures.
Risk Management
- Oversee insurance programs including Builder's Risk, General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Liability.
- Ensure compliance with financial controls and corporate governance.
- Evaluate contractual and operational risks.
- Partner with legal counsel on financial matters and contract review.
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor the Accounting and Finance Department.
- Develop succession planning within the finance organization.
- Foster collaboration across Accounting, Operations, Estimating, HR, IT, and Executive Leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through automation and technology.
Qualifications:
- Required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration CPA preferred; MBA a plus
- 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Previous experience as CFO, VP of Finance, Corporate Controller, or Finance Executive
- Experience within:
- Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection
- Commercial Construction
- Heavy Civil
- Industrial Construction
- Manufacturing
- EPC
- WIP Accounting
- Percentage-of-Completion Accounting
- Job Cost Accounting
- Cost-to-Complete Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Bonding & Surety Requirements
- Construction Contracts
- Preferred Experience
- Multi-location operations
- $200M+ annual revenue organization
- Fabrication and manufacturing operations
- Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
- Private Equity or Family-Owned businesses
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- ERP implementation or optimization
- Lean manufacturing initiatives
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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