Chief Financial Officer

Denver Metropolitan Area | Confidential Search | Private Equity Backed

Hart Executive Recruiting is conducting a confidential CFO search for a business with fabrication and installation operations. Partner directly with the CEO and private equity sponsor to improve pricing, profitability, capital allocation, and operating performance across multiple locations and business segments. Experienced CFOs and finance leaders ready for their first CFO role are encouraged to apply. We welcome accomplished Controllers, VPs of Finance, and Directors of Finance with the operating finance expertise and leadership capabilities to take the next step.

Preferred Industry Experience Building materials, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, installation, or related services.

What You Will Lead

Strategy and performance. Partner with the CEO on pricing, product and project mix, capital allocation, and operating decisions.
Operating finance. Build segment reporting on job- and unit-level profitability, labor hours, crew productivity, fabrication throughput, rework, and installation days; turn findings into improvements with operating leaders.
Accounting and financial management. Deliver accurate, timely closes, reliable reporting, sound controls, and effective cash management. Manage banking relationships and support financing initiatives.
Team development. Assess and develop the finance team, evaluate Controller coverage, and establish clear accountability and capabilities for the company’s next phase.
Sponsor and transaction support. Communicate performance to ownership and lenders; support preparation for a future ownership transition with management and advisors.

What You Bring

Operating finance leadership. A record of translating analysis into better pricing, profitability, and execution, with the readiness to lead the full finance function.
Strong financial fundamentals. Accounting, financial reporting, and cash-management expertise, plus the ability to connect different business models and job-level economics to results.
Hands-on leadership. Experience developing a lean finance team and communicating effectively with field, production, business-unit, and executive leaders.

Private equity sponsor and lender reporting experience is valued but not required. Multi-location finance, SAP, advanced Excel, and HR or IT oversight experience are also valuable.

Why Consider This Opportunity

Direct access to the CEO and sponsor, an active voice in business priorities, authority to shape the finance organization, and visible impact on operating results.

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