Chief Financial Officer-General Construction

Kimmel & Associates•Knoxville, TN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The company is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to serve as a key member of its executive leadership team in Mobile, Alabama. Reporting directly to the President, the CFO will provide financial vision, operational insight, and strategic leadership to support continued expansion, oversee the organization's financial operations, and advise ownership and executive leadership. The role requires expertise in general contracting finance and the ability to translate financial data into strategic business decisions. The privately held commercial general contractor is headquartered in Mobile and has more than 30 years of experience delivering projects throughout the Southeast. It generates approximately $70 million in annual revenue and plans to grow to $100 million over the next five years. Its portfolio includes commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, government, manufacturing, office, warehouse and distribution, and renovation and historic restoration projects. The company is recognized for its hands-on leadership, collaborative culture, and commitment to operational excellence.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within the commercial construction industry.
Experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, Controller, or equivalent executive finance leader for a General Contractor.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, cash flow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
Experience managing banking relationships, bonding programs, insurance, external audits, and financial compliance.
Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, profitability improvement, and organizational growth.
Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
Experience with construction ERP systems such as Sage, Viewpoint/Vista, Foundations, or similar platforms.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting, finance, and financial reporting functions for the organization.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-range financial planning.
Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and financial performance analysis.
Direct banking relationships, bonding capacity, insurance programs, audits, and tax coordination.
Develop financial strategies that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Partner with executive leadership to improve profitability, operational performance, and business planning.
Monitor key financial metrics and provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and reporting capabilities.
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and long-term business objectives.