Performance Results Description – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Mission:

To provide strategic financial leadership across all divisions— design-build general construction, commercial real estate development, structural engineering, ASAR automated storage technology, and concrete —ensuring profitability, operational efficiency, and financial health while supporting the organization’s growth objectives and long-term sustainability.

Key Result Area #1: Financial Oversight and Strategy

Supporting Goal: Establish and maintain robust financial frameworks to drive profitability, liquidity, and compliance across all business units.

Performance Standards:

Ensure all business units achieve financial performance objectives and support overall organizational profitability.
Develop and maintain an operating budget aligned with strategic goals, with minimal variances.
Maintain a strong liquidity position to ensure operational stability and support growth initiatives.

Duties and Activities:

Oversee financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for all divisions, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Develop and implement financial policies, controls, and procedures to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and executive team, informed by financial insights and data analysis.
Monitor key financial metrics and ensure timely and accurate reporting for stakeholders.
Lead efforts to secure financing for development and expansion initiatives, including partnerships and capital investments.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Expertise in multi-division financial management, including construction, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution.
Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and risk management.
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and financial reporting standards.
Preferred: Experience in the construction industry, particularly with managing financial operations in design-build and contracting environments.

Key Result Area #2: Profitability and Cost Management

Supporting Goal: Drive profitability across all divisions by implementing cost-effective measures and optimizing resource allocation.

Performance Standards:

Identify and reduce inefficiencies to improve financial outcomes across all business units.
Ensure all projects and business lines consistently meet or exceed profitability benchmarks.
Implement effective cost-control measures to improve operational efficiency.

Duties and Activities:

Collaborate with division leaders to identify inefficiencies and implement cost-saving measures.
Develop and manage a centralized cost management system to track expenses and identify opportunities for optimization.
Oversee pricing strategies for products and services, ensuring competitiveness while maintaining profitability.
Conduct regular financial performance reviews for each division, providing actionable recommendations to improve outcomes.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Advanced understanding of cost accounting, resource allocation, and profitability analysis.
Strong communication skills to align division leaders with financial performance goals.
Proficiency in financial management tools and systems.

Key Result Area #3: Financial Reporting and Compliance

Supporting Goal: Ensure accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting while maintaining full compliance with regulatory standards.

Performance Standards:

Deliver consolidated financial reports across divisions within established timelines.
Maintain compliance with all tax, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure financial audits are consistently successful with minimal findings.

Duties and Activities:

Oversee the preparation of financial statements, ensuring consistency with GAAP/IFRS standards.
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.
Establish and maintain internal audit procedures to ensure adherence to company policies.
Lead the implementation of financial systems to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and auditing.
Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and standards (GAAP/IFRS).
Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills.
Preferred: Experience in navigating financial compliance and reporting specific to construction contracts.

Key Result Area #4: Leadership and Team Development

Supporting Goal: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting organizational goals and driving financial success.

Performance Standards:

Maintain a stable and productive finance team with low turnover.
Facilitate regular professional development opportunities for team members.
Ensure the finance team consistently supports the strategic and operational needs of all business units.

Duties and Activities:

Recruit, develop, and retain top finance talent across all divisions.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, providing actionable feedback to enhance individual and team performance.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
Create and implement training programs to enhance team skills in advanced financial tools and methodologies.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Ability to inspire and align teams with organizational objectives.
Proven experience in building and managing high-performing finance teams.

Key Result Area #5: Integration and Scalability

Supporting Goal: Develop scalable financial systems and processes to support organizational growth and integration of all business units.

Performance Standards:

Establish standardized financial systems and workflows across all divisions.
Minimize redundancies and inefficiencies in financial processes.
Ensure systems and processes are prepared to scale with future growth initiatives.

Duties and Activities:

Lead the integration of financial operations across construction, engineering, development, ASAR, and concrete divisions.
Develop replicable systems for financial processes, ensuring consistency and efficiency across business units.
Collaborate with division leaders to standardize financial reporting and operational workflows.
Evaluate and implement financial technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Expertise in system implementation and process standardization.
Proficiency in financial technology platforms and integration.
Strategic mindset with a focus on long-term scalability.

Key Result Area #6: Client Interface

Supporting Goal: Support client-facing activities by providing financial insights, solutions, and comprehensive developmental proformas that align with client expectations and organizational objectives, particularly in potential real estate acquisitions and marina development propositions.

Performance Standards:

Contribute financial expertise to enhance client confidence and satisfaction during discussions about potential projects.
Collaborate with teams to prepare and present clear, data-driven proformas for real estate acquisitions and development opportunities.
Ensure client-facing financial presentations are accurate, transparent, and aligned with project and organizational goals.

Duties and Activities:

Work closely with development and project teams to create detailed financial proformas, including revenue projections, cost estimates, and return analyses for potential acquisitions and marina developments.
Participate in client presentations, delivering financial insights and recommendations tailored to specific development opportunities.
Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate the financial viability of proposed projects, ensuring they meet strategic and profitability benchmarks.
Address client questions and concerns regarding financial data, demonstrating transparency and building trust.
Support the development of financial strategies that align client goals with the company’s investment and operational objectives.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of financial modeling, particularly for real estate acquisitions and development projects.
Strong presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex financial data to clients and stakeholders.
Expertise in evaluating development opportunities, including marina and mixed-use projects, from a financial perspective.
Collaborative mindset to work effectively with project teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
Preferred: Familiarity with construction-specific financial requirements, enhancing alignment with client project needs.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or CPA/CFA certification preferred.
Direct experience managing financial operations in the construction industry, including knowledge of design-build and contracting financials.
Familiarity with real estate acquisitions and development financial modeling, including proformas and return analyses preferred.
Expertise in scaling financial systems to support organizational growth.
Experience with design-build construction, commercial real estate development, private equity, or similar niche industries required.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package:
Industry-leading salary with performance-based bonuses tied to organizational success and individual contribution.
Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
Retirement Plans:
401(k) plan with company match to support long-term financial security.
Professional Development:
Opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and leadership development programs.
Access to industry conferences, events, and networking opportunities.
Work-Life Balance:
Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
Flexible work arrangements to accommodate personal and professional responsibilities.

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