Construction CFO: Strategy, Profitability & Growth

Benning Construction; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health coverage

ESOP & 401(k)

Vehicle allowance

Leadership development

Job summary

Benning Construction in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, reporting, and profitability across commercial and civil projects.

You will partner with the CEO and executive team to optimize cash flow, implement robust controls, manage job costing and progress billing, and empower operations with data-driven insights.

This is a leadership role that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-looking planning to position the company for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as CFO/Controller or senior finance leader in construction.
• WIP schedules, retainage, and percentage-of-completion revenue knowledge.
• Experience with construction ERP systems (Vista and Procore).
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow, with job costing focus.
• Oversee project financial performance, cost tracking, margin analysis, and reporting.
• Partner with CEO/executive team for growth strategies and capital planning.
• Implement and refine financial systems, controls, and compliance.
• Manage relationships with banks, bonding, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Provide actionable insights to project managers and department heads.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Vista by Trimble

Procore

Job description

Benning Construction in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, reporting, and profitability across commercial and civil projects.

You will partner with the CEO and executive team to optimize cash flow, implement robust controls, manage job costing and progress billing, and empower operations with data-driven insights.

This is a leadership role that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-looking planning to position the company for sustainable growth.