Financial Controller - CFO

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controller/CFO who brings deep financial expertise and hands-on knowledge of the commercial construction industry - ideally in commercial pools or with a general contractor/subcontractor. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting, understands construction billing practices end-to-end, and can strategically guide the company’s financial health, growth, and capital needs.

This is a critical leadership role that combines technical accounting, construction finance operations, and strategic financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Accounting & Financial Reporting:
Lead all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger, Payroll, and Month-End Close.

• Prepare, review, and publish timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, audits, and internal controls.

• Maintain a chart of accounts, job cost structures, and financial accuracy across all business units.

• Construction Finance Operations:
Oversee construction-specific billing, including progress billings, schedule of values, retainage, and change orders.

• Manage subcontractor/vendor payments, lien releases, and compliance documents.

• Understand and oversee construction terms, pay applications, contract structures, lien processes, and project cash flow.

• Partner with project managers and general managers on job costing, budget tracking, and revenue forecasting.

• Financial Strategy & Business Support:
Develop financial models for pricing, profitability analysis, and business scenarios.

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to executives, general managers, and project leaders.

• Identify opportunities for margin improvement, cost control, and operational efficiencies.

• Support business planning, budgeting, and long-term financial strategy.

• Lead financing activities, including debt arrangements, credit lines, and capital raising.

• Ability to engage with banks, lenders, investors, and external financial stakeholders.

• Work closely with GMs and operational leaders to support growth strategies.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in commercial construction – must have worked with a pool construction firm, general contractor, or subcontractor.

• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting and publishing financial statements under US GAAP.

• Prior experience in construction billing, AP/AR, lien management, job costing, and financial coordination with project teams.

• Deep understanding of construction billing cycles, pay apps, retainage, lien processes, and subcontractor/vendor management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required. CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred (not mandatory but highly valuable).

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

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