What are the responsibilities and job description for the Connecticut (CT) CFO / COO - Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer position at Construction Co CT?
Location: Connecticut (On-Site)
Industry: Specialty Construction, Development & Real Estate
**Important:Only candidates currently located in Connecticut will be considered for this on-site role.
About the Role
A Connecticut-based specialty construction and development firm is seeking a CFO / COO to serve as a strategic financial and operational leader across a diversified group of businesses. This role oversees all financial functions while partnering closely with the CEO, executive leadership, and administrative teams to guide growth, capital strategy, and long-term planning. The ideal candidate is hands-on and comfortable balancing high-level strategy with day-to-day execution.
Company Overview
The organization provides self-performing specialty contracting services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients, supported by ancillary retail operations. Affiliates include custom home building as well as single-family, multifamily, and light commercial real estate development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Oversee monthly financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost control initiatives
- Lead capital raising, treasury, investor relations, and lender relationships
- Manage risk, insurance, and financial controls
- Coordinate with outside accounting and tax firms
- Partner with operations and administrative leadership to align strategy and execution
- Oversee or coordinate legal, HR, IT, certifications, and operational systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA and/or MBA preferred)
- 8 years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Strong preference for experience in construction, development, or related industries
- Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial forecasting, budgeting, and cost accounting
- Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving environment
- Must currently reside in Connecticut and be available for on-site work
Compensation & Opportunity
Executive-level leadership role with meaningful influence on company direction. Incentive-based compensation with flexibility for the right candidate; base salary positioned below large-corporate levels.
**Note: Due to the expected volume of qualified applicants, only candidates selected for next steps will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.