Chief Financial Officer

Beckstrom Electric, Co•Purcellville, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees the financial and accounting functions of our commercial electrical contracting firm, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic financial management. This role is responsible for day-to-day financial leadership, project accounting oversight, and managing key external relationships, while partnering closely with ownership and operations. This is an in-office leadership role for someone who enjoys being close to the business, the people, and the projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
A successful candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

Proven financial leadership experience in construction or electrical contracting
Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP, and project-based financials
Experience managing banking and bonding relationships
Comfortable working in a hands-on environment
Experience with Sage and Paycom preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting and finance activities including job cost, WIP, payroll, and financial reporting
Oversee monthly and annual financial statements and cash flow
Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and cash planning
Work directly with the bonding company on reporting and renewals
Oversee payroll operations using Paycom
Oversee & work with the HR Manager on Health Care benefits and providers
Coordinate the annual financial statement review and tax return with external CPAs
Monthly Executive meetings to review monthly close, project performance & margins.
Lead and support the Controller, 2 payroll professionals, 3 project accountants and accounts payable
Oversee and optimize Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (CRE) for construction accounting
Perform other job duties as assigned.