Chief Financial Officer - Construction

Cogent Analytics; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Cogent Analytics seeks a senior finance leader to develop and execute our financial strategy, guide growth initiatives, and ensure accurate reporting.

You will supervise close processes, manage cash flow, internal controls, audits, and team development while partnering with executive leadership on long-term planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, capital allocation, and business planning.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and present financial statements and performance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations.
• Manage banking, lending, financing, and cash flow activities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
• Lead audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Develop and mentor finance and accounting staff.
• Evaluate financial systems and ERP platforms to improve efficiency.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

MBA, CPA, CMA or equivalent professional certification preferred

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with executive leadership on growth initiatives, capital allocation, and business planning.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and present financial statements and performance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations.
• Manage banking, lending, financing, and cash flow activities.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
• Lead audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Develop and mentor finance and accounting staff.
• Evaluate financial systems and ERP platforms to improve efficiency.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

• Performance based bonus