Confidential · 1 week ago
Financial Controller - CFO
Confidential is seeking an experienced Controller/CFO with deep financial expertise in the commercial construction industry. The role involves leading accounting functions, overseeing construction finance operations, and developing financial strategies to guide the company's financial health and growth.
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Responsibilities
Lead all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger, Payroll, and Month-End Close
Prepare, review, and publish timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, audits, and internal controls
Maintain a chart of accounts, job cost structures, and financial accuracy across all business units
Oversee construction-specific billing, including progress billings, schedule of values, retainage, and change orders
Manage subcontractor/vendor payments, lien releases, and compliance documents
Understand and oversee construction terms, pay applications, contract structures, lien processes, and project cash flow
Partner with project managers and general managers on job costing, budget tracking, and revenue forecasting
Develop financial models for pricing, profitability analysis, and business scenarios
Provide financial insights and recommendations to executives, general managers, and project leaders
Identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost control, and operational efficiencies
Support business planning, budgeting, and long-term financial strategy
Lead financing activities, including debt arrangements, credit lines, and capital raising
Ability to engage with banks, lenders, investors, and external financial stakeholders
Work closely with GMs and operational leaders to support growth strategies
Qualification
Required
7 to 10 years of experience in commercial construction-must have worked with a pool construction firm, general contractor, or subcontractor
Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting and publishing financial statements under US GAAP
Prior experience in construction billing, AP/AR, lien management, job costing, and financial coordination with project teams
Deep understanding of construction billing cycles, pay apps, retainage, lien processes, and subcontractor/vendor management
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required
Preferred
CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred (not mandatory but highly valuable)