The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, cash flow management, month-end close, project financials, and overall financial strategy. The candidate will lead a team of four Controllers and should have a strong background in construction finance, project-based accounting, and team leadership. Spanish/English bilingual proficiency is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s accounting and finance functions, including four Controllers
- Partner with the current CFO during a planned transition into the CFO role
- Take ownership of month-end close and consolidated financial reporting
- Oversee cash flow, cash management, working capital, and forecasting
- Provide financial oversight of active construction projects and project profitability
- Review project financials, job costing, WIP, and overall project performance
- Develop and present financial strategy and recommendations to the CEO and leadership team
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements and reporting
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, and controls
- Support banking, insurance, audit, and other external financial relationships
- Partner with operational and project leadership to drive financial performance
- Develop and mentor the accounting team through a collaborative, servant-leadership approach
Qualifications
- Construction industry experience is required — contractor-side experience strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Strong experience with project-based financial management
- Experience with job costing, WIP, project profitability, and cash flow management
- Strong financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Spanish/English bilingual proficiency strongly preferred
- CPA, MBA, or other advanced degree preferred but not required
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 days remote after initial onboarding
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive health insurance options
- Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Group life insurance
- Company equipment
- Free gym access and lunches
- Clear and accelerated path to CFO
Chief Financial Officer in Charlotte at The Bolton Group
This position is listed as contract and able to be worked remotely. It was posted yesterday.