Chief Financial Officer (Charlotte)

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, cash flow management, month-end close, project financials, and overall financial strategy. The candidate will lead a team of four Controllers and should have a strong background in construction finance, project-based accounting, and team leadership . Spanish/English bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s accounting and finance functions, including four Controllers
• Partner with the current CFO during a planned transition into the CFO role
• Take ownership of month-end close and consolidated financial reporting
• Oversee cash flow, cash management, working capital, and forecasting
• Provide financial oversight of active construction projects and project profitability
• Review project financials, job costing, WIP, and overall project performance
• Develop and present financial strategy and recommendations to the CEO and leadership team
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and controls
• Support banking, insurance, audit, and other external financial relationships
• Partner with operational and project leadership to drive financial performance
• Develop and mentor the accounting team through a collaborative, servant-leadership approach

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience is required — contractor-side experience strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong experience with project-based financial management
• Experience with job costing, WIP, project profitability, and cash flow management
• Strong financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Spanish/English bilingual proficiency strongly preferred
• CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred but not required

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote after initial onboarding
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Group life insurance
• Company equipment
• Free gym access and lunches
• Clear and accelerated path to CFO