CFO

An expanding specialized construction services company seeks an experienced CFO to join its management team. 

Reporting to the company President, the Chief Financial Officer will serve as a business partner to the management team and ensure the growth and maintenance of the financial function required to implement the company’s business strategy.  This position will have full responsibility for building and managing the financial function and establishing the company’s infrastructure to support its strong current performance and future growth.

This individual will also have responsibility for such functions as tax, accounting, treasury, control and information systems. Areas of responsibility also include cash management, external financial relations, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, risk management, plus planning and budgeting. Working closely with the President and Board of Directors, the successful candidate will oversee and participate in major projects, information flow, and decision-making to ensure that the business steadily moves forward to meet growth objectives, operational goals and business strategies.

Key responsibilities of this position will include but will not be limited to:

Serve as a key member and thought leader of the management team, providing input and leadership for the company’s overall business strategy.

Continuously improve accounting systems and procedures so that accounting records provide accurate and timely information in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and in compliance with federal & state tax jurisdictions.

Provide the financial format for the annual business planning function, including the selection of financial measurements or “drivers” to be used to evaluate the business’s performance.

Ensure that the necessary information systems are implemented, maintained, and provide accurate and timely reports. Establish and coordinate risk management policies and procedures.

Education:     Strong academic credentials. A CPA and/or MBA are strongly desired.

Experience:   Minimum 8-10 years experience, including prior experience as a CFO or as a divisional CFO of a portfolio company held by private equity investors.

Desired Skills & Characteristics:

• Fits well in the company culture and able to work with and have the confidence of the senior management team and of the board of directors.


• Experience establishing and monitoring internal controls for accounting and audit functions.


• Proven experience in managing the full range of the financial functions, including business critical information systems.


• Experienced and effective managing outside auditors, consultants, legal, and risk management professionals.


• Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge of pronouncements and regulations from the FASB and GAAP accounting and ability to ensure the company is compliant with all regulatory areas within the CFO’s responsibilities.


• Demonstrated ability to implement and improve accounting, financial, and management systems to produce accurate and timely reports and provide information to management and the board to proactively identify potential challenges and ensure challenges are avoided or mitigated.  Experience with business metrics and performance dashboards.


• An entrepreneur and business-builder, yet able to work well within the structure of a team-based environment.


• Analytic, with a sharp focus and attention to detail.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• A strong set of personal/business values and integrity that coincides with those of the company.


• Focused, decisive, and results-oriented.


• Dynamic personality and style; creative and innovative; able to work with colleagues at all levels within the company.