Chief Financial Officer-General Construction
About The Position
A privately held commercial general contractor headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. The company has more than 30 years of success delivering complex construction projects throughout the Southeast, approximately $70 million in annual revenue, and a strategic plan to grow to $100 million over the next five years. Its diverse portfolio includes commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, government, manufacturing, office, warehouse and distribution, and renovation and historic restoration projects ranging from $300,000 to more than $21 million. Reporting directly to the President, the CFO will provide financial vision, operational insight, and strategic leadership to support the company's continued expansion. The CFO will oversee all financial operations and serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership. This role calls for a construction finance professional who understands general contracting and can translate financial data into strategic business decisions.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience within the commercial construction industry.
- Experience as a Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, Controller, or equivalent executive finance leader for a General Contractor.
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction accounting, 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.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus
- Profit-sharing opportunity
- Auto allowance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Strong executive benefits package
- Long-term career opportunity with a financially stable and growing organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
