Construction CFO- Lobster Capital - Rockland, ME

Construction Executive Online, LLC; Rockland (ME); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Job summary

Construction Executive Online, LLC in Rockland, ME is seeking a high-impact Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial, accounting, and control functions for a rapidly growing construction organization.

This role reports to the President and serves as a trusted advisor on financial performance, risk management, and operational decision-making across the construction platform, with ESOP participation and a path to durable enterprise value creation across ME, NH, and VT.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience in construction.
• Tenure with a reputable construction organization (GC/CM/EPC/Design-Build).
• Track record in financial operations, controls, and team development.
• Strong command of strategic planning, budgeting, audit and tax processes, and ERP/accounting platforms.
• Effective communicator with executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Direct all financial and accounting activities, including forecasting, budgeting, cash management, banking relationships, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Partner with executive leadership to align financial strategy with operational objectives and company expansion plans.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance professionals while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and best practices.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, and external partners to support contract administration, cost control, and financial performance on large-scale construction initiatives.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of financial systems and reporting tools for timely, data-driven insights.

Skills

Finance leadership

Construction industry

ERP systems

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial controls

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Description We are currently seeking a high-impact construction Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial, accounting, and control functions for our rapidly growing construction organization in Rockland, Maine - a renowned coastal destination celebrated for its tourism, waterfront culture, and world-famous lobster industry. A place where you can sail and snow ski all in the same day, and boasts the largest annual lobster festival in the U.S..

Job Description We are currently seeking a high-impact construction Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial, accounting, and control functions for our rapidly growing construction organization in Rockland, Maine - a renowned coastal destination celebrated for its tourism, waterfront culture, and world-famous lobster industry. A place where you can sail and snow ski all in the same day, and boasts the largest annual lobster festival in the U.S..

This role is ideal for a senior finance leader who brings both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to support disciplined growth and long-term enterprise value creation.

As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will report directly to the President and operate from the company's corporate office, serving as a trusted advisor on financial performance, risk management, and operational decision-making across the construction platform.

The construction service provided includes general construction, construction management and design build services for commercial, light industrial and multifamily building projects throughout ME, NH and VT.

Compensation & ESOP Participation

This position offers exceptional compensation and equity participation through an ESOP, providing meaningful upside for a finance executive seeking alignment with ownership and the opportunity to help build a durable construction enterprise.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct all financial and accounting activities, including forecasting, budgeting, cash management, banking relationships, insurance programs, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls
• Partner with executive leadership to align financial strategy with operational objectives and company expansion plans
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance professionals while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and best practices
• Work closely with project teams, clients, and external partners to support contract administration, cost control, and financial performance on large-scale construction and infrastructure initiatives
• Drive the implementation and optimization of financial systems and reporting tools that enable timely, data-driven insights

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience within the construction industry - mandatory!
• Demonstrated tenure with a reputable construction organization (General Contractor, Construction Manager, EPC, Design-Build, Civil, or Specialty Contractor)
• Track record of leadership in financial operations, controls, and team development
• Strong command of strategic planning, budgeting, audit and tax processes, and ERP/accounting platforms
• Effective communicator with strong analytical judgment and executive presence
• Open to experienced CFOs as well as senior Controllers or Vice Presidents of Finance ready to advance into a chief financial role

Confidential Search

All candidate inquiries and submissions will be handled with strict discretion and confidentiality.