ZipRecruiter is hiring: Construction CFO in Santa Fe Springs

Salary: $185,000.00-$250,000.00

Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) plays a strategic leadership role in overseeing all financial aspects of LEED Electric, Inc. This executive is responsible for financial planning, risk management, budgeting, reporting, and ensuring the company\'s financial health and regulatory compliance. The CFO works closely with the CEO and executive team to shape the company\'s long-term financial strategy, optimize operational efficiency, and drive profitability across projects.

The ideal candidate will have deep financial expertise within the construction industry, with a strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, cash flow management, WIP, and bonding requirements. They must also be skilled in building financial infrastructure and leading finance teams in a dynamic, project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Project-Centric Financial Planning and Analysis: Estimating, bidding, cash flow management, and project profitability analysis.
• Strategic Planning and Investment Decisions: Capital budgeting, long-term financial sustainability and investment decisions.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Creating and managing budgets for construction projects, monitoring expenses, and implementing cost control measures to ensure projects remain within budget constraints.
• Financial Reporting in Sage 300: Preparing accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide stakeholders with a clear picture of the company\'s financial performance.
• Cash Flow Management: Managing cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for ongoing operations and project expenses, monitoring accounts receivable and payable, and optimizing cash flow through effective working capital management.
• Construction Financial Risk Mitigation: Identifying and mitigating financial risks associated with construction projects, such as cost overruns, project delays, and changes in market conditions, and implementing strategies to minimize these risks.
• Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and industry standards, such as tax laws, accounting principles, and licensing requirements, and overseeing internal controls to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement.
• Strategic Planning and Decision Support: Collaborating with senior management to develop strategic plans and make informed business decisions based on financial analysis and risk assessment, identifying opportunities for growth and profitability.
• Leadership: Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 10+ years progressive experience within medium-to-large sized construction corporate environments, working in a CFO capacity. Staff supervision experience required. Construction industry experience required.
• Degree Required: Bachelor\'s degree (B.S.) in finance, accounting or similar field. Master\'s Degree; CPA a plus.
• Experience Requirements - Business: Strong analytical, risk assessment, strategic planning, organizational skills; Proficiency in Sage 300, Procore, TimberScan, Microsoft Office 365 and KOJO; Advanced Microsoft Excel; Proven budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis; Past corporate controller experience; M&A financial integration exposure; Strategic mindset with a people-first approach and expert business acumen; Experience in the industrial sector and project reporting (e.g., WIP and rate of completion calculations, progress reports); Experience with financial and ERP systems implementation.
• Experience Requirements - Interpersonal: Excellent leadership and people management skills; Critical thinking with initiative, judgment, and discretion; Ability to develop strong, trusting relationships; Excellent English verbal and written communication skills; Ability to thrive in a high-paced and sometimes stressful environment.

Working Conditions

• General work environment with indoor work and occasional visits to outdoor locations; long periods of sitting, standing, typing, and light physical activity.
• Ability to perform extensive computer work and work extended hours when necessary.
• Travel up to 10%.
• ADA compliance: We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including reasonable accommodation measures for qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions.