Chief Financial Officer

About the role

Lead the financial strategy and operations of a well-established, growth-oriented group of companies serving the construction, infrastructure, and project-based services sectors. This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to partner directly with ownership and the CEO while driving financial performance, operational improvements, risk management, and long-term growth initiatives.

We are a privately held, multi-entity organization serving the construction, infrastructure, transportation, and project-based services industries throughout California. With a strong reputation for operational excellence and long-standing industry relationships, our companies continue to experience steady growth and expansion. Our leadership team is committed to investing in people, technology, process improvement, and long-term strategic planning. We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer who can serve as a trusted business partner, strengthen financial operations, support organizational growth, and help shape the future of our businesses.

Why join us

• Executive leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and partnering closely with ownership.
• Opportunity to oversee the financial operations of three growing and established companies.
• Highly visible position with significant influence on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and organizational performance.
• Competitive executive compensation package ranging from $175,000 to $250,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Ability to drive major process improvements, automation initiatives, financial reporting enhancements, and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborative leadership team that values innovation, accountability, financial stewardship, and long-term business success.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a growing organization within the construction and infrastructure industries.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all financial operations of the company, including the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.
• Directing all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting.
• Analyzing the company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management.
• Providing strategic guidance around capital financing options to support company growth needs.
• Developing and coordinating all relationships with lending/financial institutions.
• Developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assisting senior management in financial planning and results management. Work with other team members to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking.
• Coordinating, preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Coordinating and/or preparing tax schedules, returns and information.
• Managing relationships with insurance providers and ensuring compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Overseeing all audit and internal control operations.
• Preparing detailed reports on financial performance on a regular basis.
• Coordinating with external auditors and managing internal controls.
• Ensuring compliance with the law and company's policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (MBA preferred).
• Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CPA).
• 5+ years of managerial accounting and financial management experience.
• Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies.
• Significant experience in the construction, heavy civil, and infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.