Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

MH Civil Constructors, Inc.

• $160K — $200K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as CFO or senior financial leader in construction or project-based environment.
  • Deep knowledge of construction accounting, WIP reporting, and project/job costing.
  • Demonstrated success in building budgets, controls, and systems in a mid-sized growing firm.
  • Proficiency with Oracle NetSuite and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
  • Openness to using AI and analytics platforms to automate, optimize, and elevate financial processes.
  • Experience with bonding, project financing, or public infrastructure funding models is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
  • Strong business acumen, ethics, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement budgeting, forecasting, and cost control systems.
  • Establish robust internal financial controls and audit practices.
  • Oversee daily and long-term accounting functions including AP/AR and payroll.
  • Lead accurate and timely financial reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual audits.
  • Champion the integration of AI-powered tools to streamline reporting.
  • Build and mentor the finance team to enhance department effectiveness.
  • Monitor cash flow, bonding capacity, and financial risk across projects.

Benefits

  • Employer sponsored health benefits after 60 days.
  • Exclusive Employee Travel and Entertainment Perks.
  • Retirement Plan: IRA available after one year.
  • Paid Time Off: 40 hours after one year, with an additional 8 hours each year thereafter.
Full Job Description
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

What You'll Do:
  • Develop and implement budgeting, forecasting, and cost control systems to support operational and strategic goals.
  • Establish robust internal financial controls, audit practices, and policies to support scalability and compliance.
  • Oversee daily and long-term accounting functions including AP/AR, payroll, WIP tracking, and project-based job costing.
  • Lead accurate and timely financial reporting: monthly closes, quarterly reviews, annual audits.
  • Partner with external audit firms to complete yearly financial audits and maintain best-in-class compliance.
  • Champion the integration of AI-powered tools to streamline reporting, detect anomalies, and drive smarter decision-making.
  • Build and mentor the finance team, including accountants, bookkeepers, and interns.
  • Own and optimize Oracle NetSuite and Microsoft Office tools to drive system-wide integration and data clarity.
  • Monitor cash flow, bonding capacity, and financial risk across projects and the organization.
  • Lead financial modeling and "what-if" scenario planning to support company strategy and capital investments.
  • Serve as executive liaison to banks, bonding agents, CPAs, and key stakeholders.
  • Guide strategic initiatives including M&A evaluations, partnership structures, and capital planning.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with estimating, operations, and HR to align financial performance with field execution.
  • Develop and present financial dashboards and KPIs to CEO, board members, and executive peers.

What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • Proven experience as CFO or senior financial leader in a construction or project-based environment.
  • Deep knowledge of construction accounting, WIP reporting, and project/job costing.
  • Demonstrated success in building budgets, controls, and systems in a mid-sized growing firm.
  • Proficiency with Oracle NetSuite and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
  • Openness to using AI and analytics platforms to automate, optimize, and elevate financial processes.
  • Experience with bonding, project financing, or public infrastructure funding models is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
  • Clear communicator and team leader; able to engage with the field as confidently as the boardroom.
  • Comfortable navigating change and acting as a builder of systems, not just a manager of them.
  • Strong business acumen, ethics, and strategic thinking.


Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • We care about your well-being: employer sponsored health benefits after 60 days
  • Exclusive Employee Travel and Entertainment Perks
  • Retirement Plan: IRA available after one year to help you plan for your future
  • Paid Time Off: 40 hours after one year, with an additional 8 hours each year thereafter

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