Chief Financial Officer (Construction)

Level Workforce; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 207,000 - 331,000; Part time

Job summary

Level Workforce is seeking an experienced Construction CFO to provide senior financial leadership for the firm and its construction-focused clients in a 1099 fractional, part-time engagement. You will oversee accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, job costing, and project profitability while integrating AI and automation to streamline processes and improve reporting across projects.

This hands-on role reports to the CEO and requires deep construction knowledge and a strategic

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Direct, hands-on construction accounting experience is required.
• Experience in construction, general contracting, or project-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project profitability.
• Ability to lead the financial function of a construction company or senior finance role.
• Passion for AI and technology with daily use of AI tools to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic financial partner to the CEO and leadership team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning.
• Develop financial reporting and KPIs for clear visibility into performance.
• Analyze revenue, margins, overhead, cash flow, and profitability.
• Oversee WIP, job costing, project profitability reporting.
• Provide fractional CFO advisory to Level clients.
• Mentor accounting and finance staff and establish clear financial processes.

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP accounting

Job costing

Cash flow management

AI & automation

Leadership

Tools

AI tools

Modern accounting systems

Job description

Level Workforce is an innovative consulting and workforce solutions agency dedicated to empowering businesses and business owners in the construction, real estate and finance industries. With over 25 years of combined industry experience, we are passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through strategic guidance, streamlined processes, and operational excellence.

Our team of seasoned professionals offers a range of consulting services, from business advisory to executive hands-on consulting, and staffing solutions to help develop tailored solutions that address our client's unique challenges and goals. We take a client-first approach and prioritize communication, collaboration, and transparency to ensure that our clients feel supported throughout their engagement with us.

Engagement: 1099 Contract / Fractional / Part-Time

Location: 100% Remote

Commitment: Approximately 10-15 hours per week

Experience: 10+ years preferred

Compensation: Based on experience

Reports To: CEO

Engagement Structure:

This is a fractional, part-time executive engagement of approximately 10-15 hours per week. The scope may evolve based on organizational needs and may include fractional CFO leadership, construction accounting oversight, financial planning, cash flow management, profitability analysis, team leadership, financial systems, automation, and growth support.

Job Summary:

Level Workforce is seeking an experienced Construction CFO to provide senior-level financial leadership for the firm and its construction-focused clients.

This is a hands-on, strategic role for a finance executive who understands the unique financial complexities of construction and can move comfortably between financial strategy and the operational details that drive profitability.

The CFO will oversee financial strategy, accounting operations, reporting, forecasting, job costing, cash flow, and financial performance while serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO and client leadership teams.

Direct construction accounting experience is required, including strong knowledge of WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, project profitability, retainage, billing, and project-based financial reporting.

Equally important, we are looking for someone who is passionate about technology and AI and actively incorporates these tools into their daily work. The ideal candidate continuously explores ways to leverage AI, automation, and technology to streamline financial operations, eliminate manual processes, improve reporting, and create more efficient, scalable workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and leadership team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range planning.
• Develop financial reporting and KPIs that provide clear visibility into business performance.
• Analyze revenue, margins, overhead, cash flow, and profitability to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support strategic decisions related to growth, staffing, pricing, and investments.
• Provide executive oversight of accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Oversee WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, project profitability, cost-to-complete forecasting, retainage, progress billing, and change orders.
• Analyze project-level financial performance and identify margin erosion and cost risks.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and financial controls.
• Partner with project and operational leaders to improve financial accountability and profitability.

Cash Flow & Reporting

• Own cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Monitor AR, AP, collections, retainage, and project-related cash flow.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and executive-level analysis.
• Improve financial visibility across projects and the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.
• Establish clear financial processes, workflows, and accountability.
• Provide fractional CFO and financial advisory support to Level clients.
• Assess client accounting and financial operations and identify opportunities to improve reporting, job costing, profitability, and cash flow.
• Support financial cleanup, restructuring, system implementation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Actively incorporate AI tools into daily financial and accounting workflows to improve productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting tasks, reporting processes, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Leverage AI to streamline financial reporting, data analysis, forecasting, and business intelligence.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions that integrate accounting, project management, and operational systems.
• Continuously explore emerging AI capabilities and automation opportunities to reduce manual work and improve scalability.
• Champion the adoption of practical AI solutions within the finance function and across client engagements.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Direct, hands-on construction accounting experience is required.
• Experience in construction, general contracting, specialty trades, or another project-based industry.
• Strong knowledge of WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, project profitability, and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Experience leading the financial function of a construction company or serving in a senior finance role.
• Strong understanding of construction cash flow, billing, retainage, contracts, and project financial management.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and executive reporting.
• Strong passion for AI and technology, with demonstrated daily use of AI tools to improve work processes, automate tasks, and increase efficiency.
• Ability to identify opportunities for AI integration, workflow automation, and system optimization within finance and accounting.
• Experience with modern accounting, financial reporting, and construction management systems.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business decisions.

Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate is a seasoned construction finance executive who understands both the numbers and the business behind them - and is excited about how technology is changing the way finance operates.
• You are comfortable reviewing a WIP schedule, challenging project margins, forecasting cash flow, and advising an owner on financial strategy. You also naturally look for opportunities to use AI and automation to work smarter, eliminate unnecessary manual processes, and improve the way financial operations are managed.
• You bring deep construction accounting expertise, strong business judgment, a hands-on mindset, and a forward-thinking approach to technology. You are curious, adaptable, and proactive about finding better ways to work.
• Experience as a CFO, Controller, VP of Finance, or similar senior financial leader within construction is highly preferred.

The Level Workforce Mission:

To help businesses build, optimize, and lead their operations. We are committed to providing strategic guidance, streamlining processes, and improving operational efficiency to help our clients thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape. We are committed to helping our industry modernize by implementing automations, sharing our expertise, and facilitating cultural and organizational changes. We are changing how professional services are delivered in corporate America by offering unique flexibility, team collaboration, learning & development, earnings potential and, therefore; improving the quality of life for our growing workforce families!

Commitment To Inclusion:

Level Workforce is an equal opportunity partner. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors, partners, and clients. We encourage applications from professionals of all backgrounds. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please let us know.