Chief Financial Officer - General Construction

About the role

A privately held commercial general contractor headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, with more than 30 years of experience and about $70 million in annual revenue, is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the President, the CFO provides financial vision and strategic leadership to support the company's growth, overseeing all financial operations and advising ownership and executives. The role suits a construction finance professional who understands general contracting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead all accounting, finance and financial reporting functions
• 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 supporting sustainable growth and partner with leadership on profitability and business planning
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes and reporting
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting and finance team
• Support capital planning and long-term business objectives

Required profile

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in commercial construction
• Experience as CFO, VP of Finance, Controller or equivalent for a general contractor
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
• CPA designation preferred but not required

Required skills

• Construction accounting, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting and job costing
• Cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting
• Management of banking relationships, bonding, insurance, external audits and financial compliance
• Experience with construction ERPs such as Sage, Viewpoint/Vista or Foundations

What we offer

• Base salary of $175,000-$225,000 per year
• Performance-based bonus and profit-sharing opportunity
• Auto allowance
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan