Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Construction

Confidential Executive Search | Riverside, CA

Base Salary: $250,000–$300,000 + Significant Bonus Potential

Location: Riverside, California | On-Site | Local Candidates Only

Industry: Multifamily & Residential Construction | Plumbing | HVAC | Specialty Contracting

Executive Opportunity

Our client, an established, employee-owned specialty construction contractor specializing in multifamily and residential construction, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team in Riverside, California.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a strategic, hands-on Construction CFO with deep expertise in Work in Progress (WIP) reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, cost-to-complete forecasting, construction job costing, banking, bonding, surety, and insurance.

The ideal candidate combines strong construction financial leadership with exceptional business judgment, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to oversee multiple corporate functions.

A critical component of this position will be providing executive leadership for a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation planned for 2027. Previous ERP implementation leadership experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting for a multifamily and residential specialty construction contractor.
Oversee construction accounting, Work in Progress (WIP), Percentage of Completion (POC), job costing, revenue recognition, and cost-to-complete forecasting, ensuring accurate project financials and profitability.
Partner with executive and operations leadership to improve project margins, financial performance, working capital, and operational efficiency.
Provide executive oversight of Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Payroll, Legal, and Information Technology, developing strong teams and a culture of accountability.
Manage banking, bonding, surety, insurance, treasury, and financial risk, maintaining strong relationships with financial institutions and external partners.
Play a key leadership role in the 2027 ERP implementation, overseeing system integration, process improvements, data migration, and organizational adoption.
Support financial governance, strategic growth initiatives, and long-term value creation within an employee-owned organization.

Required Qualifications

Significant progressive financial leadership experience, including CFO, VP of Finance, or comparable executive responsibilities within the construction industry.
Deep expertise in WIP reporting, Percentage of Completion (POC), cost-to-complete forecasting, construction job costing, and revenue recognition.
Demonstrated experience managing construction-related banking, bonding, surety programs, insurance, and financial risk.
Previous ERP implementation leadership experience is required, including direct involvement in a major system implementation or transformation.
Strong knowledge of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and overseeing multiple corporate departments.
Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership, construction operations, and project management teams.
Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, business judgment, and leadership skills.
Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Riverside, California, and be available to work on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

CFO or senior financial leadership experience within multifamily residential construction, mechanical contracting, plumbing, HVAC, or specialty trade contracting.
Experience supporting a mid-sized to large construction organization with complex project accounting requirements.
Experience within an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) organization.
CPA designation and/or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Experience implementing construction-specific ERP systems or leading enterprise-wide financial system transformations.
Demonstrated success improving financial reporting, operational processes, and organizational performance.

Compensation & Benefits

Our client offers a competitive executive compensation package, including:

Base Salary: $250,000–$300,000 annually
Performance Bonus: Significant bonus earning potential
Employee Ownership: ESOP organization
Medical Insurance: PPO medical plan
Vehicle Allowance
Paid Time Off: Four weeks annually

Additional compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established, employee-owned construction organization where financial leadership directly influences operational success and long-term business performance.

The selected CFO will partner closely with executive leadership, oversee critical corporate functions, strengthen construction financial management, and play a central role in a significant ERP implementation.

Our client values leaders who demonstrate integrity, accountability, collaboration, sound business judgment, and a hands-on approach to leadership.

If you are an accomplished construction finance executive with strong WIP, POC, cost-to-complete, bonding, banking, and ERP implementation experience, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Authorization

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Our client does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

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