What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer – Construction Background Required position at Schoenherr Roofing?
POSITION: Chief Financial Officer with Construction Background
We are looking for a proven Chief Financial Officer with a strong background and experience in construction to take full ownership of financial strategy and execution for a growing, multi-location service-based company.
This role requires:
- Prior experience as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in construction (NOTE: Controller, Accounting Manager, or Finance Director experience alone does NOT qualify)
- Ability to work 100% onsite (NO remote or hybrid options)
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations, including construction project accounting, job costing, and service operations
- Lead and manage the accounting and finance team
- Manage A/P, A/R, cash flow, payroll, insurance, compliance, and construction-specific financial processes
- Maintain accrual-based accounting for multi-location operations
- Prepare and review financial statements and reports, focusing on construction project profitability
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support growth and project planning
- Ensure IRS, payroll tax, and regulatory compliance
- Improve financial systems, policies, and procedures for construction and service operations
- Identify financial risks, inefficiencies, and growth opportunities
- Advise the CEO and executive leadership on financial strategy and project investments
- Stay hands-on in day-to-day financial oversight
Qualifications:
- 10 years of accounting experience
- 5 years in senior financial leadership, ideally within the construction service industry
- Degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred
- Experience supporting multi-location operations and managing construction project accounting
- Strong background in payroll, insurance, accrual-based accounting, and job costing
Hands-on, strategic, and detail-oriented
Position Offers:
Competitive Compensation Package
To Apply:
Send your updated resume and phone number. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
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