Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Norcross, GA
Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway Construction
Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Salary: $175,000–$200,000 Base + Bonus + Benefits
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with extensive construction industry experience to lead our financial operations and support long-term growth. This executive will serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing financial insight, operational guidance, and strategic direction to help drive the company's continued success.
The ideal candidate will be a local professional with strong heavy civil/highway construction experience and a thorough understanding of labor, payroll, tax, and compliance requirements across the six states adjacent to Georgia where the company actively operates. Experience managing the financial complexities of multi-state construction operations is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company goals and growth initiatives
• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive leadership team based on financial analysis and projections
• Oversee job costing, project accounting, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition for construction projects
• Manage banking relationships, financing strategies, and capital structure
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, labor laws, payroll requirements, and industry-specific financial regulations across multiple states
• Lead risk management efforts, including contract review, insurance programs, bonding capacity, and financial controls
• Optimize financial systems, processes, and internal controls to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Partner with operations leadership to monitor project performance, profitability, and financial risk
• Mentor, develop, and lead the accounting and finance team
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required (MBA and/or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with a strong background in the construction industry required
• Significant experience within heavy civil, highway, infrastructure, site development, or related construction sectors strongly preferred
• Proven expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project-based financial management
• Strong understanding of multi-state labor compliance, certified payroll, payroll tax requirements, and employment regulations, particularly within Georgia and surrounding southeastern states
• Experience supporting contractors, developers, or construction firms with operations across multiple states
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and strategic modeling
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and executive decision-making skills
• Experience with ERP systems and construction accounting software such as Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, or similar platforms
Preferred Experience
• Experience supporting multi-entity and multi-state construction operations
• Background in mergers and acquisitions, organizational growth, or private equity-backed environments
• Familiarity with bonding, lien laws, contract compliance, and construction-specific financial risk management
• Experience working with DOT, infrastructure, highway, transportation, or public works projects
Compensation & Benefits
• Base Salary: $175,000–$200,000
• Performance-Based Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Executive-Level Incentives and Long-Term Growth Opportunities
Additional Information
- A criminal background check and credit check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.
