The Chief of Staff to the CFO serves as a strategic partner and operational extension of the Chief Financial Officer. This role blends financial management, payroll oversight, general ledger integrity, business intelligence, operational analysis, administrative oversight, and strategic finance.

This is a CFO development-track role. The successful candidate will progressively assume greater responsibility for financial oversight, operational improvement, capital allocation, and corporate infrastructure management, with the expectation of evolving into a future CFO for the company.

This role requires strong financial acumen, operational discipline, and the ability to execute high-priority tasks without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Management & Accounting

Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and documentation
Ensure proper classification of revenue, expenses, and capital expenditures
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Coordinate with external CPA for tax filings and compliance

2. Payroll, HR & Compliance Oversight

Own payroll processing end-to-end (in coordination with Corporate Compliance Manager)
Review time records in conjunction with department heads
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws
Oversee employee onboarding documentation and records management
Support benefits administration and renewals

3. Admin & Corporate Infrastructure Management

Oversee administrative functions currently handled by Corporate Compliance Office as appropriate
Ensure company certifications with government agencies (e.g., MBE/DBE, DOT registrations, licensing renewals) are mantained
Track renewal deadlines and ensure timely submission of required documentation
Act as a catch-all execution partner for high-priority operational tasks delegated by CFO

4. Business Intelligence & Analytics

Develop KPI reports for revenue, utilization, backlog, job cost performance, and overhead
Analyze project margins and labor productivity
Identify inefficiencies in operational workflows and recommend process improvements - this will require field and site visits
Build financial models supporting pricing, hiring, and capital investment decisions
Support technology adoption and workflow automation initiatives

5. Strategic Finance, Capital Allocation, and M&A

Assist in evaluating capital expenditures and equipment investments
Build ROI models and sensitivity analyses
Support financial due diligence for acquisitions, partnerships, or joint ventures
Gradually assume increasing responsibility in strategic financial decision-making

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Civil Engineering or related field
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting systems
Advanced Excel and financial modeling capability
High attention to detail with strong execution discipline
Ability to operate independently and manage confidential matters

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, consulting, or operational finance
Experience managing payroll and compliance processes
Experience in construction, engineering, or project-based environments
Proficiency in VBA, MS Power Apps, Power BI, or Python

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