Chief Financial Officer Construction

Location: Davenport, IA (Headquarters) | Hybrid flexibility eligible

Job Type: Full-Time, Executive Level

About the Role

A premier, ENR400-ranked commercial general contractor and real estate development firm is seeking a visionary, growth-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to steer financial strategy and protect long-term fiscal stability. Reporting directly to the President/CEO, you will act as a core strategic partner to the executive leadership team, overseeing corporate financial planning, multi-location construction accounting, treasury, and risk management. This role plays a pivotal part in guiding project proformas, capital allocation, and equity/lender relationships for the highly integrated Real Estate Development division.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Real Estate Finance

• Collaborate with the CEO, COO, and regional leadership to drive financial strategies, capital allocation, and business growth.
• Partner with the Real Estate team to model complex project proformas, evaluate land transactions, and establish joint-venture structures.
• Manage and expand relationships with commercial lenders, investment partners, and equity providers to secure project financing.

Financial Operations & Construction Accounting

• Drive the financial discipline of a multi-location construction enterprise, supported directly by the VP of Finance.
• Oversee work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, job cost accounting, project forecasting, and cash flow tracking.
• Cultivate crucial external networks with bonding agents, insurance brokers, and underwriters to optimize bonding capacity.
• Oversee financial IT systems and ensure seamless, open-book accounting and cross-department collaboration with field operations.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Manage risk by tracking company liabilities, analyzing corporate operational expenses, and managing tax/compliance strategies.
• Ensure absolute compliance with the FASB, IRS, and state legal/regulatory entities across all operating territories.

Requirements

• Minimum 12+ years of progressive financial leadership, with at least 5 years acting as a CFO, VP of Finance, or Director within the commercial construction and/or real estate development industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. An MBA or active CPA license is highly preferred.
• Deep mastery of construction-specific financial concepts, including WIP schedules, over/under billings, and multi-state tax compliance.
• An approachable, highly relational communicator who translates "the story behind the numbers" to bridge field operations with corporate finance.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive base salary with performance-driven bonus structures.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision packages.
• Robust 401(k) retirement matching.
• Vehicle allowance or corporate vehicle options.
• A collaborative, values-driven corporate culture with a 31st-century workspace.