CFO – Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the client relationship, ensuring realization, utilization, NPS, retention, and growth for a complete portfolio of construction clients.

• Act as the primary strategic advisor and relationship leader for business owners and executives in the construction industry.

• Recognize and proactively mitigate account risks.

• Provide timely and accurate financial reports within budget constraints.

• Create strategic financial plans that align with clients' project pipelines and growth objectives.

• Conduct bonding capacity analysis, manage surety relationships, and develop bonding strategies.

• Construct financial models for project financing, equipment acquisitions, and capital planning.

• Oversee WIP management, cash flow forecasting, and backlog analysis.

• Assist with M&A diligence, business valuations, and ownership transition strategies.

• Offer guidance on construction contract structures, risk allocation, and financial terms.

• Maintain relationships with lenders, surety brokers, CPAs, and legal advisors.

• Identify opportunities for expansion within the current client base.

• Lead, manage, and ensure delivery team members are accountable for relationships, metrics, quality, timeliness, and EOS commitments.

• Conduct candidate interviews, coach team members, and oversee team capacity.

• Provide CFO services and ensure that delivery teams receive direction, context, and support.

• Proactively escalate relevant client and personnel issues to the Managing Director.

• Complete time tracking, capacity planning, quarterly Rocks, and other internal responsibilities.

• Engage in the Brand Ambassador program.

• Adhere to security practices to protect client assets and firm data.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Over 12 years of progressive financial leadership experience, specifically within the construction industry.

• Strong preference for experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) environment.

• Demonstrated success in executive-level financial advisory and ownership of client relationships.

• In-depth knowledge of construction finance, including job cost accounting, bonding, project financing, and WIP management.

• Proven experience in leading and developing accounting teams through LMA.

• Exceptional executive communication skills with construction owners, lenders, and surety brokers.

• Strong familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is preferred.

• CPA or CMA certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K plan with employer matching.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.

• Options for HSA, FSA, and dependent care.

• Tenured PTO program — paid time off increases with tenure.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Support for certification and continuing education.

• Annual bonus potential of up to 15% of base salary based on a CFO scorecard.

• Flexible, trust-based work environment.

• The chance to operate like a partner and share in results without equity risk.