What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Chief Financial Officer - Portsmouth, NH position at Construction Project Management Services, Inc.?
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
This opportunity is ideally suited for a senior financial executive who combines strategic leadership with hands-on financial and operational expertise to drive profitable growth, strengthen financial performance, and build long-term enterprise value.
Reporting directly to the President and based at the company’s corporate headquarters, the CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and a strategic business partner on financial strategy, risk mitigation, operational performance, and the company’s continued expansion.
The company provides general construction, construction management, and design-build services for commercial, light industrial, and multifamily building projects throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Compensation
This position offers an attractive executive compensation package and presents an exceptional opportunity for a financial leader to help guide the company’s continued growth while contributing to the long-term success and value of the enterprise.
Core Responsibilities
- Financial Strategy and Oversight: Lead all finance and accounting functions, including financial planning and forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, banking relationships, insurance programs, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls.
- Executive Partnership: Collaborate with the President and senior leadership to establish financial priorities, support operational objectives, and develop strategies for sustainable growth and market expansion.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance organization while promoting accuracy, accountability, regulatory compliance, and consistent execution of best practices.
- Construction Financial Management: Partner with project executives, operations teams, clients, and external stakeholders to strengthen contract administration, project cost management, financial controls, and profitability across major construction and infrastructure projects.
- Financial Systems and Reporting: Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of financial systems, ERP platforms, reporting processes, and analytical tools to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable business insights.
- Risk Management and Performance Improvement: Evaluate financial risks, strengthen internal policies and controls, and identify opportunities to improve cash flow, operating margins, and overall business performance.
Candidate Profile
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience within the construction industry is required.
- A demonstrated track record with an established construction organization, including a general contractor, construction manager, EPC firm, design-build contractor, civil contractor, or specialty contractor.
- Proven leadership in financial management, accounting operations, internal controls, and the development of high-performing finance teams.
- Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cash management, audit and tax functions, and accounting or ERP systems.
- Working knowledge of construction financial operations, including job-cost accounting, project financial reporting, contract management, and project profitability.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities, sound business judgment, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively to executive leadership.
- A strategic, hands-on leadership approach, with the ability to translate financial data into practical business decisions and support the demands of a growing construction organization.
The company will consider accomplished CFOs as well as experienced Corporate Controllers, Senior Controllers, and Vice Presidents of Finance who are prepared to advance into a chief financial leadership position.
Confidential
This is a confidential search. All candidate inquiries, communications, and submissions will be handled with the utmost discretion to protect candidate privacy throughout the recruitment process.
Pay: $225,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $225,000 - $250,000