Chief Financial Officer

About the Role

Ferretti Search is pleased to collaborate with a growing construction firm seeking a Chief Financial Officer based in Charlotte, NC. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation package ranging from $180,000 to $200,000 base salary plus bonus.

Why Join This Organization?

• Executive Leadership Opportunity: Play a pivotal role in steering the company’s financial direction and collaborate closely with ownership on critical business decisions.
• Comprehensive Business Involvement: Influence all facets of the company including project profitability, cash flow, strategic planning, and operational outcomes.
• Long-Term Professional Growth: Take on a challenging position with potential for career advancement and contribute to developing a first-rate finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Direct accounting functions, manage financial reports, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow for the entire organization.
• Construction Finance Expertise: Oversee job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, analyze project profitability, and deliver financial insights to support operations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with operations and project leaders to increase margins, optimize capital management, and support sustainable growth strategies.
• Strategic Planning: Create financial models, assess expansion opportunities, and provide actionable guidance to executive leadership.
• Operational Enhancements: Improve financial reporting processes, internal controls, and systems to drive greater efficiency.
• Team Development: Mentor and lead the finance and accounting team while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Candidate Profile

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA certification preferred.
• Construction Finance Knowledge: Proven experience with construction accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Business Acumen: Ability to collaborate effectively with operations teams and use financial data to influence business decisions.
• Leadership Experience: History of managing finance teams and partnering with executive leadership in a dynamic environment.
• Growth Mindset: Eager to assume greater responsibilities, lead strategic initiatives, and create significant business impact.

Additional Information

If this position does not align with your current goals, Ferretti Search is actively recruiting finance and accounting leaders across various industries. Interested candidates may reach out for a confidential conversation.