Chief Financial Officer-General Construction

Kimmel & Associates Inc.

$175K — $225K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in financial leadership within commercial construction
  • Proven experience as CFO, VP of Finance, or similar role
  • Deep understanding of construction accounting and WIP reporting
  • Ability to manage banking relationships and insurance programs
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Experience with construction ERP systems like Sage or Viewpoint/Vista
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting, finance, and financial reporting functions
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Manage job costing and financial performance analysis
  • Direct banking relationships and audits
  • Develop financial strategies for growth and operational excellence
  • Partner with executive leadership on business planning
  • Monitor financial metrics and provide recommendations
  • Strengthen internal controls and reporting capabilities
  • Lead and mentor the finance team for continuous improvement
  • Support strategic initiatives and capital planning

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus
  • Profit-sharing opportunity
  • Auto allowance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Strong executive benefits package
  • Long-term career opportunity with a stable organization
Full Job Description
About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team in Mobile, AL. Reporting directly to the President, this individual will provide the financial vision, operational insight, and strategic leadership necessary to support the company's continued expansion.

The CFO will oversee all aspects of the organization's financial operations while serving as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership. This role requires a construction finance professional who understands the complexities of general contracting and can translate financial data into strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead all accounting, finance, and financial reporting functions for the organization.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-range financial planning.
  • Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and financial performance analysis.
  • Direct banking relationships, bonding capacity, insurance programs, audits, and tax coordination.
  • Develop financial strategies that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
  • Partner with executive leadership to improve profitability, operational performance, and business planning.
  • Monitor key financial metrics and provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and reporting capabilities.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and long-term business objectives.

Requirements
  • 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within the commercial construction industry.
  • Experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, Controller, or equivalent executive finance leader for a General Contractor.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of:
    • Construction accounting
    • Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting
    • Percentage-of-completion accounting
    • Job costing
    • Cash flow management
    • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Experience managing banking relationships, bonding programs, insurance, external audits, and financial compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, profitability improvement, and organizational growth.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
  • Experience with construction ERP systems such as Sage, Viewpoint/Vista, Foundations, or similar platforms.
  • CPA designation preferred, but not required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Benefits
  • Base Salary: $175,000-$225,000
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Profit-sharing opportunity
  • Auto allowance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Strong executive benefits package
  • Long-term career opportunity with a financially stable and growing organization

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