Chief Financial Officer CFO

MH CIVIL CONSTRUCTORS, INC; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer sponsored health benefits after 60 days

Exclusive Employee Travel and Entertainment Perks

Retirement Plan: IRA available after one year

Paid Time Off: 40 hours after one year

Job summary

MH Civil Constructors is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategies and systems, ensuring compliance and growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction finance, strong leadership skills, and a knack for using AI tools to optimize processes. This role offers a chance to shape the financial future of a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or senior financial leader in construction.
• Deep knowledge of construction accounting and project/job costing.
• Experience with bonding and project financing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgeting, forecasting, and cost control systems.
• Lead financial reporting, audits, and compliance.
• Build and mentor the finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shape the Future of Infrastructure at MH Civil Constructors

At MH Civil Constructors, we’re building more than infrastructure—we’re building a company for the long haul. As we scale past $100M in annual revenue, we are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to architect our financial future. This role is perfect for a seasoned financial leader who is energized by building systems, mentoring talent, and helping a business scale into the next phase of growth— leveraging advanced tools, including AI , to drive insight, accuracy, and speed.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement budgeting, forecasting, and cost control systems to support operational and strategic goals.
• E stablish robust internal financial controls, audit practices, and policies to support scalability and compliance.
• Oversee daily and long-term accounting functions including AP/AR, payroll, WIP tracking, and project-based job costing.
• Lead accurate and timely financial reporting: monthly closes, quarterly reviews, annual audits.
• Partner with external audit firms to complete yearly financial audits and maintain best-in-class compliance.
• Champion the integration of AI-powered tools to streamline reporting, detect anomalies, and drive smarter decision-making.
• Build and mentor the finance team, including accountants, bookkeepers, and interns.
• Own and optimize Oracle NetSuite and Microsoft Office tools to drive system-wide integration and data clarity.
• Monitor cash flow , bonding capacity, and financial risk across projects and the organization.
• Lead financial modeling and “what-if” scenario planning to support company strategy and capital investments.
• Serve as executive liaison to banks, bonding agents, CPAs, and key stakeholders.
• Guide strategic initiatives including M &A evaluations, partnership structures, and capital planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with estimating, operations, and HR to align financial performance with field execution.
• Develop and present financial dashboards and KPIs to CEO, board members, and executive peers.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Proven experience as CFO or senior financial leader in a construction or project-based environment.
• Deep knowledge of construction accounting, WIP reporting, and project/job costing.
• Demonstrated success in building budgets, controls, and systems in a mid-sized growing firm.
• Proficiency with Oracle NetSuite and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Openness to using AI and analytics platforms to automate, optimize, and elevate financial processes.
• Experience with bonding, project financing, or public infrastructure funding models is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• Clear communicator and team leader; able to engage with the field as confidently as the boardroom.
• Comfortable navigating change and acting as a builder of systems, not just a manager of them.
• Strong business acumen, ethics, and strategic thinking.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• We care about your well-being: employer sponsored health benefits after 60 days
• Exclusive Employee Travel and Entertainment Perks
• Retirement Plan: IRA available after one year to help you plan for your future
• Paid Time Off: 40 hours after one year, with an additional 8 hours each year thereafter