Chief Financial Officer - Construction - DC Metro

Washington Permanent $230,000 - $300,000 per year View Job Description
Are you a Chief Financial Officer in the Commercial General Contracting Construction Sector looking for your next challenge? Do you want to be on the Executive Leadership Team for one of the leading Construction companies in the DC Metro area? Have you got a strong career track record of achieving financial strategic goals and training and developing an Accounting and Finance function? If yes, please apply to the Chief Financial Officer position.
  • Major General Contracting Construction Company in Washington DC Area
  • Executive Leadership Position

About Our Client

The Chief Financial Officer is a key Executive leadership role for this Commercial General Contracting Construction company located in the Washington DC Metro area. Typical project sizes for the business are between $30M - $200M. The business has won a whole host of awards and are widely recognized as one of the top construction companies to work for in the DMV region.

Job Description

  • Collaborate with senior leadership to formulate and implement the organization's strategic vision, offering financial insights that shape business decisions and promote long-term growth.
  • Lead the design and execution of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical processes.
  • Deliver detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making, identifying opportunities to reduce costs or increase revenue.
  • Ensure the timely and accurate production of financial statements, reports, and related disclosures.
  • Ensure adherence to accounting standards (GAAP) and relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluate and mitigate financial risks, including those related to markets, credit, operations, and compliance.
  • Develop and enforce strong risk management policies and controls to protect the company's assets.
  • Oversee cash flow management to fulfill financial commitments and support growth strategies.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure the finance team is equipped with the skills and resources to achieve organizational objectives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party providers, including banks, legal firms, insurers, auditors, and property managers.
  • Oversee audit processes, including independent audits, workers' compensation, sales tax, and insurance audits.
  • Act as the company's primary financial spokesperson, communicating performance and strategy to partners and stakeholders.
  • Provide clear, actionable financial insights to drive decision-making.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
  • Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to navigate regulatory changes and maintain compliance.
  • Develop an annual operating budget and capital expenditure plan for the organization.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related Degree
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration preferred
  • 15 - 20 + years of Accounting tenure within the Construction Sector
  • 5 + years previous tenure as a Chief Financial Officer
  • Track record at training and developing high performing Finance Functions
  • Demonstrated career track record of implementing strategic financial growth plans for a Construction company with Annual Revenue streams $100M and above

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Annual Bonus Based off Company Performance
  • Retirement benefits - access to 401k plan and company match
  • Health and wellness - medical, dental and vision insurance plans
  • Executive car allowance
  • Paid Time Off - extended vacation time, personal days, sick leave and national days vacation
  • Executive Coaching and Professional Development
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Company discounts/perks
  • Opportunity to implement/further develop company benefits/rewards plan

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity and feel you have the demonstrated skills, qualifications and career track record in the Construction Industry to excel in the role - please submit your resume for further consideration.

Contact
Christopher Knight
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6541575

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Property & Construction
Location
Washington
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Christopher Knight
Job reference
JN-092024-6541575

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