C-Suite Support
Fractional CFO/Controller (Construction)
C-Suite Support, Granite Heights, Wisconsin, United States
Fractional CFO/Controller (Construction)
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Fractional CFO Driving Exponential Growth | Tech & Ops Strategist | CRM Coach, Mentor & Servant Leadership | Founder, C-Suite Network C-Suite… Company Description
C-Suite Support connects growth-minded companies with proven executives for interim, part-time, and project-based leadership. Our contract executives—from CFOs to Controllers and VPs—step in to lead critical initiatives, professionalize operations, and deliver measurable results.
Role Summary
We’re seeking a
Fractional CFO/Controller
with deep expertise in the construction industry, and who knows how to spell WIP, to guide multiple client engagements. You will own financial planning and analysis, oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, and elevate reporting and controls—while advising founders and CEOs on strategy, risk, and capital. This is a remote, client‑facing role ideal for an experienced fractional leader who enjoys working on a portfolio and making an impact.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Finance & Leadership
Partner with owners/CEOs to define financial strategy, growth plans, and KPIs aligned to backlog, margin health, and cash conversion.
Lead monthly/quarterly business reviews; translate insights into clear actions for field, ops, and leadership teams.
Implement and refine job costing ,
WIP schedules ,
percent‑of‑completion revenue recognition (ASC 606) , retainage, and change‑order controls.
Strengthen
AIA/progress billing , lien waivers, certified payroll/union compliance, and subcontractor/vendor management processes.
Drive a timely month‑end close, maintain balance‑sheet integrity, and ensure audit readiness.
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Build rolling forecasts across revenue, gross margin, overhead, and project cash flow; model scenarios for backlog, labor capacity, and material price volatility.
Establish project‑level and company‑level dashboards for margin fade, productivity, and schedule risk.
Cash, Capital & Risk
Manage cash flow forecasting, AR collections, and vendor terms; optimize working capital and bonding capacity.
Support debt/equity financing, as well as banking relationships; liaise with surety partners and insurance brokers.
Enhance internal controls, contract compliance, and risk mitigation across projects and entities.
M&A & Corporate Development (as applicable)
Lead buy‑side diligence (quality of earnings, WIP integrity, backlog quality), deal modeling, and integration of accounting/ERP processes.
People, Process & Systems
Mentor accounting teams; supervise third‑party providers (payroll, tax, benefits).
Select, implement, or tune
QuickBooks ,
Sage Intacct ,
NetSuite , and construction add‑ons (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, Viewpoint).
Document SOPs; modernize transaction flows, close cadence, and reporting packages.
What Success Looks Like (First 90–180 Days)
Accurate, timely
WIP
and margin reporting with clear variance narratives.
A reliable
13‑week cash forecast
and improved DSO/DPO.
Tightened change‑order discipline and reduced margin fade.
A monthly close at ≤5 business days with clean reconciliations.
Executive dashboards that connect field performance to financial outcomes.
Ideal Profile
Current
Fractional CFO/Controller
successfully managing multiple clients and eager to expand through C‑Suite Support’s pipeline.
Builder mindset: sets ambitious goals, executes independently, and influences without authority.
Relationship‑driven advisor who communicates complex finance in plain English to field leaders and executives.
Entrepreneurial, impact‑oriented, and comfortable in fast‑moving, founder‑led environments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
CPA and/or Master’s
preferred.
Significant progressive experience as a
CFO, VP Finance, or Controller
within
construction (GC, specialty trades, civil, EPC, or development) .
Mastery of
job costing, WIP/POC revenue , AIA billing, retainage, and construction compliance.
Strong
financial modeling/Excel ; adept at building driver‑based forecasts and scenario analyses.
Hands‑on systems experience with
QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct , and construction ERPs/integrations.
Excellent written and verbal communication; proven partner to CEOs, boards, lenders, and sureties.
Comfortable leading remote teams and working across time zones; able to context‑switch across clients.
M&A experience
(diligence, integration) a plus. Multi‑industry exposure is helpful.
Engagement & Logistics
Contract / Fractional : part‑time portfolio engagements; hours and scope vary by client.
Remote‑first
with occasional on‑site visits as needed (kickoffs, audits, lender/surety meetings).
Competitive hourly or retainer arrangements commensurate with experience and scope.
How to Express Interest
If you’re a construction‑savvy fractional finance leader excited to scale impact across multiple clients, we’d love to connect. Apply with a brief overview of your construction experience, sample outcomes (WIP improvements, cash acceleration, close time reductions), and systems proficiency.
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Fractional CFO Driving Exponential Growth | Tech & Ops Strategist | CRM Coach, Mentor & Servant Leadership | Founder, C-Suite Network C-Suite… Company Description
C-Suite Support connects growth-minded companies with proven executives for interim, part-time, and project-based leadership. Our contract executives—from CFOs to Controllers and VPs—step in to lead critical initiatives, professionalize operations, and deliver measurable results.
Role Summary
We’re seeking a
Fractional CFO/Controller
with deep expertise in the construction industry, and who knows how to spell WIP, to guide multiple client engagements. You will own financial planning and analysis, oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, and elevate reporting and controls—while advising founders and CEOs on strategy, risk, and capital. This is a remote, client‑facing role ideal for an experienced fractional leader who enjoys working on a portfolio and making an impact.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Finance & Leadership
Partner with owners/CEOs to define financial strategy, growth plans, and KPIs aligned to backlog, margin health, and cash conversion.
Lead monthly/quarterly business reviews; translate insights into clear actions for field, ops, and leadership teams.
Implement and refine job costing ,
WIP schedules ,
percent‑of‑completion revenue recognition (ASC 606) , retainage, and change‑order controls.
Strengthen
AIA/progress billing , lien waivers, certified payroll/union compliance, and subcontractor/vendor management processes.
Drive a timely month‑end close, maintain balance‑sheet integrity, and ensure audit readiness.
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Build rolling forecasts across revenue, gross margin, overhead, and project cash flow; model scenarios for backlog, labor capacity, and material price volatility.
Establish project‑level and company‑level dashboards for margin fade, productivity, and schedule risk.
Cash, Capital & Risk
Manage cash flow forecasting, AR collections, and vendor terms; optimize working capital and bonding capacity.
Support debt/equity financing, as well as banking relationships; liaise with surety partners and insurance brokers.
Enhance internal controls, contract compliance, and risk mitigation across projects and entities.
M&A & Corporate Development (as applicable)
Lead buy‑side diligence (quality of earnings, WIP integrity, backlog quality), deal modeling, and integration of accounting/ERP processes.
People, Process & Systems
Mentor accounting teams; supervise third‑party providers (payroll, tax, benefits).
Select, implement, or tune
QuickBooks ,
Sage Intacct ,
NetSuite , and construction add‑ons (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, Viewpoint).
Document SOPs; modernize transaction flows, close cadence, and reporting packages.
What Success Looks Like (First 90–180 Days)
Accurate, timely
WIP
and margin reporting with clear variance narratives.
A reliable
13‑week cash forecast
and improved DSO/DPO.
Tightened change‑order discipline and reduced margin fade.
A monthly close at ≤5 business days with clean reconciliations.
Executive dashboards that connect field performance to financial outcomes.
Ideal Profile
Current
Fractional CFO/Controller
successfully managing multiple clients and eager to expand through C‑Suite Support’s pipeline.
Builder mindset: sets ambitious goals, executes independently, and influences without authority.
Relationship‑driven advisor who communicates complex finance in plain English to field leaders and executives.
Entrepreneurial, impact‑oriented, and comfortable in fast‑moving, founder‑led environments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related field;
CPA and/or Master’s
preferred.
Significant progressive experience as a
CFO, VP Finance, or Controller
within
construction (GC, specialty trades, civil, EPC, or development) .
Mastery of
job costing, WIP/POC revenue , AIA billing, retainage, and construction compliance.
Strong
financial modeling/Excel ; adept at building driver‑based forecasts and scenario analyses.
Hands‑on systems experience with
QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct , and construction ERPs/integrations.
Excellent written and verbal communication; proven partner to CEOs, boards, lenders, and sureties.
Comfortable leading remote teams and working across time zones; able to context‑switch across clients.
M&A experience
(diligence, integration) a plus. Multi‑industry exposure is helpful.
Engagement & Logistics
Contract / Fractional : part‑time portfolio engagements; hours and scope vary by client.
Remote‑first
with occasional on‑site visits as needed (kickoffs, audits, lender/surety meetings).
Competitive hourly or retainer arrangements commensurate with experience and scope.
How to Express Interest
If you’re a construction‑savvy fractional finance leader excited to scale impact across multiple clients, we’d love to connect. Apply with a brief overview of your construction experience, sample outcomes (WIP improvements, cash acceleration, close time reductions), and systems proficiency.
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