Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $180k - $250k

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

We are seeking a strategic and proven leader to serve as our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The desired candidate has a background in the construction industry and is experienced in working across several related businesses, each with multiple service divisions. The CFO will develop financial plans and strategies, establish long-range goals and implement policies to support growth and maintain fiscal stability. This is an in-person role located in our Westmont, Illinois office.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will be a financial strategist with operational sensibility, possessing sharp business acumen, and a hands-on approach to financial management in the construction sector. They will thrive in a dynamic environment, be an effective communicator, balance strategic oversight with attention to detail, all while building trust across all levels of the organization.

Compensation:

• $180k - $250k
• Sign-on bonus
• STI based on year-end NP actual vs. budget performance
• Potential for annual individual performance bonus

Role Summary:

The CFO will be directly responsible for overseeing the financial operations of three separate, related entities providing various construction services in the Midwest region with combined revenues of $75m, backlog of $100m+, 24 month projected backlog of $150m, and plans for geographic expansion. The CFO will manage the Controller who directly supervises all accounting staff: Accounting Manager, Payroll Specialist, Accounts Payable Administrator, Project Accountant, and Purchasing Manager.

Education & Credentials

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field (required).
• CPA or MBA strongly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1015 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• At least 5 years in a CFO or senior finance role in the construction industry or a project-based business environment.
• Proven track record managing project-level financials, job costing, and construction-specific P&L structures.

Technical Proficiency

• Expertise in construction accounting systems (e.g., Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore financials, or similar).
• Advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis skills.
• High level of proficiency in job costing, WIP schedules, retainage accounting, and change order management.

EEO Statement

LiveWire Construction, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.