This role is on-site in Davenport, IA. Our client will offer relocation assistance for non-local candidates.

The CFO will report directly to the President & CEO and serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, driving financial discipline, scalability, and growth across a rapidly expanding construction enterprise. This role blends strategic leadership with operational execution, aligning financial strategy with field operations to support profitability, cash flow optimization, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership

Serve as a core member of the executive team, contributing to long-term strategy, acquisitions, and organizational planning.
Partner with the President & CEO on growth initiatives, capital allocation, and performance measurement.
Lead financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning to support investment and expansion decisions.
Build and scale a finance organization capable of supporting $1B+ in annual revenue.

Operational Finance & Controls

Oversee accounting, treasury, budgeting, and financial reporting across all business units.
Strengthen financial discipline by improving margin predictability, cost controls, and project-level visibility.
Implement and enhance systems for job cost tracking, WIP reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
Manage banking relationships, bonding capacity, insurance programs, and enterprise risk management.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal control standards.

Growth, M&A, and Capital Strategy

Lead M&A financial due diligence, integration, and capitalization strategies.
Build strong relationships with banks, investors, surety partners, vendors, and professional advisors.

Technology & Process Optimization

Champion data-driven decision-making through financial systems, automation, and analytics.
Drive enterprise-wide integration of financial data, dashboards, and business intelligence tools.

Leadership & Culture

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.
Promote financial literacy, accountability, and transparency across the organization.
Act as a culture carrier, fostering alignment between finance, operations, and executive leadership.

Qualifications

15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience; minimum 5 years in a CFO or senior finance role within construction, development, or a related industry.
Proven experience scaling organizations to $700M–$1B+ in revenue.
Deep expertise in construction finance, including WIP, job costing, and bonding.
Strong background in M&A, capital strategy, and strategic planning.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
Must be based in Iowa or willing to relocate; regular presence across company locations required.
Valid driver’s license required.

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