Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Executive Summary
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the strategic financial leader for a $40MM disaster restoration, industrial solutions, and civil construction company with 150 employees. Reporting to the COO with a dotted line to the CEO/President, this role ensures the organization’s financial strength, scalability, and long-term enterprise value creation. The CFO will lead ERP implementation, establish valuation-driven forecasting, and develop forward-looking metrics that align financial strategy with the company’s double-digit growth trajectory. This leader will manage a Controller and Senior Cost Analyst, driving accuracy, discipline, and insight across all business units while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and value creation.

Company Context
A privately held, 150-employee organization specializing in disaster restoration, industrial solutions, and civil construction. The company serves refineries, industrial sites, and commercial properties, executing complex, capital-intensive projects that demand rigorous cost control, operational visibility, and financial agility. The company is in a phase of sustained double-digit growth, requiring scalable systems, disciplined forecasting, and valuation-driven leadership.

Core Responsibilities
The CFO will lead financial strategy, operations, and systems across the organization. Key areas include:

Financial Strategy & Enterprise Value – Develop valuation-based strategy, replace budgets with rolling forecasts, and establish forward-looking KPIs.
Financial Operations & Controls – Oversee accounting, reporting, and treasury; ensure GAAP compliance and divisional margin accountability.
ERP Champion & Digital Transformation – Serve as executive sponsor for ERP implementation and process integration.
Working Capital & Cash Flow Management – Own project-level cash conversion and maintain liquidity visibility.
Risk, Bonding, and Compliance – Strengthen financial relationships, bonding capacity, and risk management.
Tax Strategy & Entity Optimization – Lead proactive tax planning and coordination with external advisors.
Forecasting, Performance, & Value Management – Build a rolling forecast model integrating pipeline, backlog, and resources.
Leadership, Incentives, & Team Development – Build and mentor a finance team that drives accountability and value creation.

Success Expectations

ERP Implementation – Fully implemented and adopted across the company.
Forecasting Accuracy – Rolling forecasts within ±5% variance.
Cash Flow Discipline – Predictable 90-day cash flow and working capital visibility.
Bonding & Banking – Strengthened relationships and increased bonding capacity.
Value Metrics – Company value tracked via EBITDA, cash velocity, and ROI.
Leadership & Culture – Finance team proactive and aligned with growth goals.

Key Outcomes

ERP-enabled financial infrastructure supporting double-digit growth.
Predictive, valuation-based management replacing historical reporting.
Improved profitability, cash conversion, and capital utilization.
Expanded bonding and strategic flexibility.
Finance function driving—not just reporting—enterprise value.

Leadership Mindset
The CFO will operate as a strategic business partner to the COO and CEO, leading with clarity, foresight, and financial discipline. They will champion data-driven decisions and value creation while balancing innovation with financial integrity.

Pay: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Before applying, please confirm that you meet the qualifications as listed. This specific role requires construction and accounting experience.

Work Location: In person

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Chief Financial Officer