Construction CFO

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a seasoned Construction CFO in Houston to lead all financial operations across its Houston portfolio. The role requires extensive experience in construction or real estate development, with expertise in job costing and project financing.

The CFO will guide budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and strategic planning, and will partner with the executive team on investments and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Prior CFO or senior finance leadership experience preferred.
• Must have construction or real estate development industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, development pro formas, and project financing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting and finance operations for Houston-based projects and entities.
• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company growth objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and capital funding strategies.
• Provide oversight of job costing, WIP schedules, cost controls, and project profitability analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Partner with executive leadership on investment decisions, acquisitions, and development opportunities.
• Oversee audit, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and improve financial systems, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Build, mentor, and lead the accounting/finance team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Cash flow management

Cost controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job costing software

GAAP knowledge

Job description

Construction CFO

Location: Houston, TX

Company Overview

Established and growing organization within the construction / real estate development industry is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial operations and drive long-term growth across its Houston portfolio. This role will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and oversee all financial activities for Houston operations.

Position Summary

The CFO will be responsible for overseeing all financial functions including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, project financing, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry experience in construction or real estate development, with a strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, capital structuring, and project-based financial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting and finance operations for Houston-based projects and entities
• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with company growth objectives
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and capital funding strategies
• Provide oversight of job costing, WIP schedules, cost controls, and project profitability analysis
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Partner with executive leadership on investment decisions, acquisitions, and development opportunities
• Oversee audit, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Implement and improve financial systems, internal controls, and operational efficiencies
• Build, mentor, and lead the accounting/finance team

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Prior CFO or senior-level finance leadership experience preferred
• MUST have construction or real estate development industry experience
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, development pro formas, and project financing
• Experience managing banking relationships and lender reporting
• Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership approach
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills