CFO

McNamara Contracting, Inc.

$200K — $260K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.
  • CCIFP certification strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 15 years in finance.
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles and job costing.
  • Experience with construction ERP systems, preferably Viewpoint.

Responsibilities

  • Establish trust with team and stakeholders.
  • Advise the president on financial matters and risk management.
  • Provide financial guidance to support growth initiatives.
  • Evaluate and oversee company capital structure.
  • Identify and recommend financing options for projects.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting functions and ensure timely financial reporting.
  • Develop the finance team's capability to support company growth.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
  • 401K retirement plan with employer contribution, match, and profit sharing
  • Life insurance and voluntary accident coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid Time Off for new employees + company paid holidays
Full Job Description
Application Instructions

As McNamara Companies works toward operating as one organization, the CFO will play a critical role in uniting the finance teams from McNamara Contracting and AVR into one cohesive, high-performing team. To be a successful part of the executive team, one must become a trusted partner responsible for cultivating key internal relationships within the organization with a commitment to open communication, collaboration and trust. In this family business, the CFO serves as a hands-on business partner overseeing all financial operations, providing strategic insight, and ensuring efficient, compliant processes. The ideal candidate brings strong relational acumen skills, accounting and finance expertise, a practical approach to financial planning, and a deep understanding of the heavy civil construction industry.

Position Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Establish and build trust with direct team and key stakeholders.
  • Act as a close advisor to the president on financial matters, growth planning, and risk management across McNamara Companies and all affiliates.
  • Provide financial guidance, expertise, and strategic partnership to support the company's growth initiatives.
  • Evaluate and oversee the company's capital structure, including debt, equity, and liquidity.
  • Identify and recommend financing options (e.g., credit lines, equipment loans) to support project execution and strategic initiatives.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, job costing, AR/AP, and payroll.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, year-end).
  • Develop capability of finance team to meet the needs of the next phase of company growth.
  • Manage relationships, including external accountants, banks, bonding agents, and insurance providers.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including tax and audit requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks related to construction projects and company operations.
  • Monitor cash flow closely to ensure adequate funding for operations and projects.
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting in coordination with president and project teams.
  • Track and manage budgets across the company.
  • Maintain compliance with tax filings, licensing, bonding, and insurance requirements.
  • Implement and monitor internal controls and best practices.
  • Review and improve financial processes and systems.
  • Supervise and mentor direct reports and promote professional development.
  • Train and develop finance staff and ensure cross-functional support for operation.
  • Ensure the Accounting/Finance team is structured to support key business priorities with clearly defined roles and responsibilities that drive operational efficiency.
  • Identify and implement improvements in accounting operations, reporting and system integrations to increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Lead finance department with system transformations.


Position Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.
  • CCIFP certification strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 15 years in finance.
  • Demonstrated ability to connect overall business operations metrics with financial outcomes.
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, WIP reporting, cost control, and job costing.
  • Experience with construction ERP systems and project-based accounting, Viewpoint preferred.
  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis, risk management, and forecasting methods.
  • Financial acumen in a project-driven, high-volume environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions as a financial leader and strategic partner.
  • Collaborative leadership with operational and field teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Strong ethical standards and a high level of integrity.


Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance plan options
  • 401K retirement plan with employer contribution, match and profit sharing
  • Life insurance, voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Paid Time Off for new employees + company paid holidays


This position offers a good faith starting estimated range of $200,000 to $260,000 per year with a bonus potential of up to $30,000 depending on experience.

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