Construction CFO - Hands-On Growth Leader

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer for a well-established general contractor. The CFO will be a key partner to executives, blending strategic growth with day-to-day financial management in a people-centric culture.

You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, tax, risk, and IT, while collaborating with operations to drive profitability and long-term plans. This role requires deep GAAP knowledge and construction industry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Accounting degree required, and/or CPA is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial reporting for the construction industry.
• Strong construction industry experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP, percentage of completion accounting, and local, federal, and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the Executive Team and employees daily.
• Develop and execute the financial strategy of the company.
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective action and minimizing variances.
• Propose an action plan to ensure annual financial objectives are attained.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Control and manage the financial reporting, job reporting and general ledger process.
• Provide budget-to-actual analyses for G&A and reporting to management.
• Analyze financial data for variance analysis.
• Create and manage company budget and updated forecasts, including financial, backlog and cash forecast (2 year look ahead).
• Interact with owners for banking, insurance and surety requirements. Manage bank accounts and ledgers, daily deposits, transfers, reconciliations.
• Proper revenue and job cost reporting for work in process.
• Oversee and control Purchasing and Accounting.
• Oversee and control Human Resources (benefits, 401k).
• Oversee and Control Information Technology (IT Director and Asst IT Manager).
• Oversee and Control Legal and Risk Management, coordinating with outside counsel.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Burnett Specialists Staffing is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer for a well-established general contractor. The CFO will be a key partner to executives, blending strategic growth with day-to-day financial management in a people-centric culture.

You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, tax, risk, and IT, while collaborating with operations to drive profitability and long-term plans. This role requires deep GAAP knowledge and construction industry experience.