Chief Financial Officer

Cooper Tacia General Contracting Company•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Cooper Tacia General Contractors is a fast-growing, full-service general contracting company specializing in commercial construction, based in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Leadership Team. This position is responsible for the financial leadership, long-range economic strategy, and overall fiscal health of the organization. The CFO oversees all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, cash flow, and financial systems, to support the company’s continued growth and operational excellence. This role works closely with the CEO and Executive Vice President of Accounting to guide decision-making, optimize performance, and maintain strong financial controls across the organization, while contributing to a collaborative, accountable, and growth-focused culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior role (CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, or similar).
Experience in construction, engineering, or project-based industries strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success in strategic planning, financial modeling, and leading organizational growth.
Strong understanding of GAAP, corporate financial law, and risk-management practices.
Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management.
Advanced proficiency in financial software including Sage Intacct, Procore, Microsoft Excel, and similar systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships across departments and leadership levels.
Proven ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
Strategic, forward-thinking, and highly organized.
Collaborative leader with sound judgment, integrity, and accountability.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-growing construction environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction, engineering, or project-based industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the CEO to establish long-term business strategy and financial direction for the company.
Translate strategic goals into measurable financial objectives, KPIs, and operational targets aligned with company performance.
Provide financial insights, modeling, and scenario analysis to support major business decisions, investments, and growth initiatives.
Identify external opportunities and risks that may impact the organization’s financial position or expansion strategy.
Lead financial planning efforts to support geographic expansion, capital investments, and new operational capabilities.
Oversee all core financial functions including job costing, budgeting, forecasting, tax, audit, treasury, payroll, and compliance.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reporting, and executive-level dashboards.
Analyze financial results, P&L performance, variances, and operational impacts, providing recommendations to improve outcomes.
Manage cash flow planning, working capital, banking relationships, debt strategies, and financial covenant compliance.
Review WIP schedules, project profitability analyses, overhead allocations, and cost-to-complete projections.
Establish and manage annual budgeting processes and financial targets aligned with Cooper Tacia’s growth plan.
Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy and safeguard company assets.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements.
Oversee bonding, insurance, subcontractor risk, and other job-specific financial requirements typical of the construction industry.
Manage asset stewardship including equipment, property, and capital expenditures.
Identify, evaluate, and implement financial systems and software to improve reporting, analytics, and operational efficiency.
Leverage platforms such as Sage Intacct, Procore, and other project management tools to enhance job costing, forecasting, and financial visibility.
Support process improvement initiatives across operations, preconstruction, and project management to drive stronger financial outcomes.
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team focused on accuracy, accountability, and operational support.
Serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, advising the CEO, COO, and senior leaders on the financial impact of business decisions.
Work collaboratively with Operations, HR, Estimating, and Project Management to ensure alignment between financial and operational priorities.
Perform additional duties as assigned by company leadership to support organizational goals and objectives.