Hybrid Construction CFO & Growth Strategist

Food Management Search; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a CFO / Business Operations Director in Kansas to lead finance, accounting, risk management, and ERP initiatives. The role partners with CEO/COO to drive strategic plans, budgeting, and performance across projects and departments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of financial leadership in construction or project-based sectors, strong GAAP expertise, and hands-on experience with ERP systems; travel to sites may be required; hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA/CPA/CMA or other advanced designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial and operational leadership experience, preferably in construction or project-based business.
• Experience managing banking, lending, bonding, surety, insurance, and external audit relationships.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and construction accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, HR, and IT functions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and capital structure planning.
• Manage project accounting, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition.
• Develop and optimize internal controls and financial reporting systems.
• Partner with CEO/COO to drive strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and technology investments.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Lead ERP implementation and integration across departments.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial forecasting

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

MBA, CPA, CMA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Viewpoint

CMiC

Sage 300

Procore Financials

Job description

Food Management Search, Inc. is seeking a CFO / Business Operations Director in Kansas to lead finance, accounting, risk management, and ERP initiatives. The role partners with CEO/COO to drive strategic plans, budgeting, and performance across projects and departments.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of financial leadership in construction or project-based sectors, strong GAAP expertise, and hands-on experience with ERP systems; travel to sites may be required; hybrid work arrangement.