We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial &Transition Officer to shape and execute the financial strategy of our growing, multientity enterprise. Reporting to the CEOwho also serves as executor and trustee for a portfolio of familyowned estates and truststhe CFO/TO will:
Drive robust financial performance and reporting across all companies.
Lead estate and trustrelated administration, including coordination with outside counsel, advisors, and beneficiaries.
Safeguard business continuity during ownership transfers and asset dispositions.
Key Responsibilities
Function Primary Accountabilities
Financial Oversight Ensure GAAPcompliant accounting, cashmanagement, and tax reporting; deliver timely, accurate financial statements.
Budgeting & Forecasting Build and refine annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and longrange plans that support field operations, sales, and executive decisionmaking.
Policy & Controls Update financial policies, internal controls, A/R and A/P processes to maintain scalability and risk mitigation.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance Oversee all federal, state, and local tax filings; manage licenses, insurance renewals, and statutory reporting calendars.
Financial Close & Reporting Direct monthend and quarterend close, account reconciliations, and journal entries; present clear, actionable reports to the Executive Team.
Leadership & Talent Development Mentor and evaluate accounting and administrative staff; instill a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Analysis Provide forwardlooking financial models, variance analyses, and scenario planning to guide corporate strategy.
Stakeholder Communication Liaise with the CEO, President, lenders, auditors, and insurers on contracts, change orders, audits, and financing needs.
Estate & Trust Transition Support all aspects of estate and trust administrationasset valuation, ownership transfers, strategic planning, and eventual disposition.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum 10years of progressive accounting and finance leadership, including handson responsibility for budgeting, cost control, and MIS.
Industry Background: Construction and realestate investment experience highly valued; proven success in multicompany or portfolio environments.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel and MicrosoftOffice skills; familiarity with Trimble SPECTRUM and SAGE ERP platforms a plus.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and inspire highperforming teams; exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Personal Attributes
Strategic thinker with a bigpicture orientation and meticulous attention to detail.
High integrity, sound judgment, and strong problemsolving capability.
Collaborative, approachable, and adept at cultivating trusted relationships across all organizational levels.
Techsavvy, wellorganized, and committed to timely followthrough.
Ready to lead our financial future?
Seniority level
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Finance and SalesIndustries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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