Chief Financial Officer (CFO), General Construction

Chief Financial Officer (CFO), General Construction

About the Company

Privately held commercial general contractor delivering complex projects across the Southeast

Industry
Construction

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead its financial operations and support the continued growth of a general construction business. The CFO will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and long-range planning, including work-in-progress reporting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting. The role also includes managing banking relationships, bonding, insurance, audits, and tax coordination; strengthening financial controls and processes; and advising executive leadership on profitability, performance, and strategic initiatives. The CFO will lead and develop the finance team and provide actionable analysis to guide business decisions. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in commercial construction, including executive-level experience with a general contractor. They need comprehensive knowledge of construction accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting, along with experience managing banking, bonding, insurance, audits, and compliance. Strong strategic partnership, communication, leadership, and team-development skills are required, as is experience with construction ERP systems or similar platforms. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is required; a CPA designation is preferred.

Hiring Manager Title
President

Functions

• Finance