Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation · 11 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer- Great Falls, MT
Great Falls, MT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expCentral Plumbing, Heating & Excavation is a project-driven construction company in its 80th year of operation, seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership. The CFO will manage financial strategies, cash flow, risk management, and compliance while collaborating with various departments to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
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Responsibilities
Direct long-term financial strategy, capital allocation, and growth planning to ensure sustainable performance in a volatile construction environment
Advise the CEO, senior leadership, project teams, and stakeholders on financial implications of operational decisions and business opportunities
Analyze market trends, project pipeline, and cost environments to support quick, informed responses to shifting market conditions
Ensure all projects align with the company’s financial capacity, risk tolerance, budget projections and long-term objectives
Big Picture perspective aligned with strategy
Manage complex construction cash-flow cycles, ensuring adequate liquidity to support operations, subcontractors, and equipment needs
Forecast cash needs months in advance, maintain working capital reserves, and implement payment schedules aligned with project milestones
Maintain strong relationships with lenders, bonding agencies, and financial partners
Oversee financial risk management including bonding, insurance, contract risk, and regulatory compliance
Partner with Contract Manager to evaluate project contracts (fixed-price, cost-plus, GMP, etc.) for potential financial and operational exposure
Lead all accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting functions to ensure accuracy and transparency
Implement robust financial systems supporting accurate job costing, project reporting, and compliance with industry and regulatory standards
Present complex financial data in clear and understandable formats to internal and external stakeholders
Partner with operations, estimating, procurement, and field teams to align financial strategies with organizational goals
Identify and measure key performance indicators to help developing others’ financial awareness
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team
Influence company culture through ethical decision-making, integrity, and transparent communication
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior management roles
Extensive financial experience within the construction industry, including project-based accounting, and construction contracting frameworks
Experience working with bonding, insurance, lenders, and regulatory compliance in construction
Advanced expertise in forecasting, budgeting, job costing, and financial modeling
Strong understanding of construction finance, project analytics, and profitability drivers
Mastery of cash flow management and working capital optimization
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies
Quick to assess market dynamics and proactively adjust financial strategies
Strong risk-management acumen, with capability to recognize, quantify, and mitigate financial exposure
Ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial audiences
Collaborative leadership style that builds trust across departments while maintaining necessary financial controls
High ethical standards, sound judgment, and commitment to transparent decision-making
Preferred
MBA or CPA
Benefits
Medical coverage options for employee or family coverage
Company paid life insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability insurance and an Employee Assistance program
Optional supplemental benefits including dental (2 plan options), vision, accident coverage, critical care insurance and additional life insurance
Company Profit Sharing
Traditional 401K or Roth investment options
Company
Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation
Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation is a trusted commercial mechanical and excavation contractor in Montana, serving general contractors since 1946.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jesse Waldenberg
Chief Operations Officer
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