• CFO - Construction

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Linthicum, MD)


    Description

    As the CFO, you will be responsible for providing strategic financial oversight and ensuring the organization’s financial vitality. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead all financial aspects of the business, including accounting, forecasting, financial operations, and strategic planning, while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and reporting. This role is critical for supporting the company’s continued growth in a fast-paced and competitive construction environment. If you’re a dynamic financial leader ready to take on this impactful role, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume to Jim Meade at Robert Half today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute financial strategies to drive business growth, efficiency, and profitability.

    + Financial Reporting: Oversee accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

    + Operational Oversight: Manage accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes to maintain financial health and sustainability.

    + Risk Management: Assess and mitigate financial risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

    + Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a strong accounting and finance team. Collaborate with other executives to align financial goals with broader organizational objectives.

    + Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and improve financial systems, policies, and procedures.

    + Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a key liaison to stakeholders, including the executive team, board of directors, and external partners.

    + Strategic Advisory: Provide insight and guidance on financial planning related to mergers, acquisitions, or major investments that enhance the company’s position in the marketplace.

    Requirements

    The ideal candidate will bring extensive financial expertise and leadership skills, along with a deep understanding of the construction industry. Key qualifications include:

     

    + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field from an accredited institution. CPA, MBA, or similar advanced degree preferred.

    + Experience: At least 15 years of experience in finance or accounting, with prior CFO leadership experience. Construction industry expertise strongly preferred.

    + Technical Skills:

    + Knowledge of financial systems and tools—including construction-specific accounting software (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, or similar platforms).

    + Strong understanding of job cost accounting, project budgets, and contract profitability in a construction environment.

    + Leadership Abilities:

    + A strategic mindset with the ability to manage financial operations while influencing long-term business decisions.

    + Proven ability to lead and develop teams within a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

    + Excellent communication skills to interface with internal teams, external stakeholders, and partners.

     

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

     

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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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