Chief Financial Officer

Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Phoenix, AZ

This Chief Financial Officer will serve as a key strategic partner to the owner of a growing construction-focused organization. The role requires a hands‑on finance leader who can execute daily financial operations and help guide long‑term strategy. This is not a ceremonial executive position; this leader must actively own the numbers, strengthen internal controls, and bring disciplined financial oversight to support continued growth.

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, and profitability analysis.
• Establish and enforce strong financial controls and approval processes to prevent fraud and ensure accountability.
• Partner directly with the owner to evaluate financial decisions, investments, and growth initiatives.
• Provide clear, data‑driven recommendations and confidently push back when financial risk outweighs opportunity.
• Oversee the controller and future accounting hires while remaining hands‑on in core financial functions.
• Collaborate with the external accounting firm to ensure compliance, tax strategy, and accurate reporting.
• Develop financial models and long‑term planning strategies that support sustainable expansion.
• Monitor profitability and performance metrics, aligning incentive structures with company results.
• Create transparency across the organization through clear communication and honest reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced credentials are welcome.
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within small to mid‑sized businesses.
• Proven ability to build and enforce internal controls and safeguard company assets.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and integrating financial processes across entities.
• Strong operational knowledge with willingness to execute detailed financial work when needed.
• Background in construction or related project‑based industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with strong ownership personalities and provide direct, candid feedback.
• High integrity with a track record of transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, no‑drama environment focused on results and growth.
• Interest in contributing to a collaborative culture while maintaining executive‑level discipline.
• Experience in construction accounting or job‑costing environments.
• Prior experience working directly with family‑owned or founder‑led business is preferred.

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