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Tarlton

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Tarlton, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States, 20022

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Overview

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) We are searching for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at our Tarlton HQ facility. Position Overview: As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you are an executive leader and steward of the company's financial health, long-term strategy, operational excellence, and culture. You are responsible not only for leading the Finance function, but also for contributing to the enterprise level strategy and decision-making, enabling innovation, and guiding team and talent development. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), you will partner closely with the executive team and Board of Directors to drive sustainable growth and enterprise value. You will have oversight and leadership over other areas, as needed, such as Tarlton's Equipment and Maintenance facility and Technology spending.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational vision and long-term goals

Serve as a strategic partner to the executive team and Board, offering financial foresight and data-driven insights

Lead scenario modeling, capital planning, and financial decision-making to support growth and resilience

Organizational Leadership and Talent Development

Lead and mentor the Finance team, building a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, service to internal stakeholder, and leadership at all levels

Get work done through people and cross-functional collaboration; empower others to lead and grow

Support succession planning and professional development across the organization

Growth Enablement and Strategic Investment

Provide financial oversight for growth initiatives, aligning capital with enterprise goals

Guide resource allocation, M&A evaluations, and geographic expansion planning

Shape thinking on where and how to scale to deliver long-term value

Operational Excellence and Innovation

Champion process improvements and digital tools that increase efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability

Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, reporting, forecasting, and decision support

Promote innovation and challenge outdated systems or practices to maintain a competitive edge

Collaboration and Enterprise Orientation

Partner with Operations to strengthen cost controls, project forecasting, and real-time field visibility

Collaborate across the departments to align financial strategy with operational execution and strategic initiatives

Play a key role in the executive strategy team ensuring decisions reflect cross-functional priorities and market realities

Engage with external stakeholders and represent the organization in the community

Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes

Analyze trends, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend course corrections

Provide clear, actionable financial reporting to executives, the Board, and other stakeholders

Cash Flow and Capital Management

Manage liquidity, working capital, and banking relationships to ensure financial flexibility

Lead debt, equity, and capital investment strategies to fuel growth and mitigate risk

Allocate capital efficiently to support strategic initiatives and ensure return on investment

Risk Management and Financial Integrity

Anticipate and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks

Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to accounting and governance standards

Lead business continuity and risk scenario planning to strengthen resilience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred

15+ years of progressive financial leadership, including CFO or equivalent experienceconstruction or related industry experience required

Deep knowledge of project-based financial operations (WIP, cash cycles, project margin analysis)

Proven ability to lead organizational growth and improve operational performance

Experience mentoring future leaders and building high-performing teams

Strong financial acumen with the ability to drive enterprise-wide strategic decisions

Effective communicator and executive presence; able to influence across all levels and with external stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to foster innovation, operational improvement, and cultural alignment

Non-Exempt

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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