Henderson Harbor Group is a premier executive search and consulting firm with deep experience in technology, finance, accounting and tax. The search division recruits highly skilled professionals for Contract and Permanent positions. We service our clients primarily in the NYC Metro area as well nationally through our AAFA and NPA networks.

Our New York City based construction client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial functions of the organization. This executive will play a critical role in driving financial performance, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the company’s continued growth in the commercial flooring and construction services industry.

The CFO will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to provide financial insight, oversee project-based accounting, and enhance reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management across multiple job sites and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Serve as a key advisor to the CEO on financial strategy, growth initiatives, and long-term planning
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Support business expansion, pricing strategy, and contract profitability analysis

Financial Operations & Reporting

Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, revenue recognition, and month-end close
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and job-level profitability reporting

Construction / Project Accounting

Manage percentage-of-completion accounting and cost tracking across projects
Oversee WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules, job costing, and cost-to-complete analysis
Monitor contract performance, change orders, and margin variances

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Optimize cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning
Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and bonding requirements
Oversee collections, payables, and vendor relationships

Risk Management & Compliance

Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
Implement internal controls and risk management processes
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and insurance providers

Leadership & Team Development

Build, mentor, and lead the accounting and finance team
Improve systems, processes, and financial infrastructure
Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred
CPA strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including CFO or VP Finance level
Prior experience in construction, contracting, or project-based environments (highly preferred)
Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
Proven ability to operate both strategically and hands-on

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CFO - Construction - $350K