Chief Financial Officer

Kreischer Miller; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 153,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreischer Miller seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a leading family-owned construction firm in Philadelphia. The role involves overseeing financial operations, leading a finance team, and driving growth through capital investments and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive financial leadership experience, particularly in asset-heavy industries, and will work onsite to foster collaboration with operational teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably in asset-heavy or construction sectors.
• Proven track record as CFO or senior finance executive in private or middle-market firms.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style to engage various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee a finance team and ensure compliance with internal controls and strategies.
• Support strategic planning for potential M&A and infrastructure investments.

Skills

Financial leadership

Cash flow forecasting

Capital planning

Cost analysis

Operational efficiency

Compliance standards

Team management

Education

CPA

CMA

MBA

CCIFP

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Summary

We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of our client, a long-standing, family-owned leader in the construction industry. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Treasurer to join their executive leadership team. With nearly 100 years of operational excellence, this multi-generational business is renowned for its commitment to quality, safety, and customer service across the Mid-Atlantic region.

Position Overview

The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team and report directly to ownership. This individual will lead all financial functions, including accounting, treasury, risk management, bonding, and financial strategy. The CFO will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s continued growth by overseeing capital investments, improving financial visibility, and fostering a disciplined, value-driven financial culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, tax filings, and cash management
• Develop and manage a small, high-performing finance team as well as the payroll and IT departments
• Implement and maintain internal controls, compliance standards, and risk mitigation strategies
• Evaluate and support capital expenditure and infrastructure investment decisions
• Act as a financial thought partner to ownership and operational leadership
• Support strategic planning, including potential M&A, joint ventures, and diversification initiatives
• Optimize systems and processes to enhance financial visibility and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with the IT team on critical upgrades to improve network and system functionality
• Review and evaluate employee benefit and retirement programs
• Manage relationships with banks, brokers, auditors, and insurance providers

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership, ideally within asset-heavy, family-owned, or construction-related industries
• Demonstrated success as a CFO or senior finance executive (e.g., VP or Controller) in a privately held or middle-market company
• Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, capital planning, and cost analysis
• Experience managing finances for a multi-site, operationally intensive business
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with the ability to clearly communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
• CPA, CMA, MBA, CCIFP, or other relevant certifications/degrees preferred
• Familiarity with construction ERP systems and financial digitization initiatives is a plus
• Must be available to work on-site five days per week and actively engage with operational teams across business units
• Local candidates only (Philadelphia area)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Construction

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