The Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) will be a key member of the Coakley Williams Construction (“CWC”) executive team, responsible for the overall financial management of the organization. The CFO will oversee financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, risk management, and strategic investment initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to lead and develop a high-performing finance/accounting team, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizing the CWC's financial performance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Execute Strategic Leadership (vision, finding profit opportunities, challenging ideas, etc.)
- Work with the Management Committee and Business Unit Leaders to oversee and coordinate development of CWC's strategic plan.
- Offer financial insights that influence key business decisions and drive long-term growth.
- Provide financial analysis to guide strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and gross margin enhancement.
- Serve as the primary financial representative of CWC, communicating financial performance and strategy to partners and other external stakeholders.
- Establish enterprise profit strategy in collaboration with the Management Committee.
- Participate actively as a member of the top leadership team of the company – the Management Committee.
Lead One or More Business Functions (IT, Technology, HR, Legal)
- Partner with the Management Committee during the transition of the IT, HR, and Legal functions to different points of responsibility, including assuming the leadership of one or more of these functions.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to navigate regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance.
Manage Key External Relationships
- Establish and maintain excellent corporate relations with third-party providers, including banking, legal, insurance, auditors, and property management companies.
- Responsible for monitoring the health of these relationships and looking for opportunities to partner elsewhere when necessary.
Oversee Major Financial Decisions
- Coordinate and lead merger and acquisition due diligence.
- Consult with the Management Committee on major capital expenditures (new equipment, new office expansions, etc.).
- Articulate the risk profile(s) for these decisions and lead the decision-making process with the Management Committee.
Forecast Future Conditions
- Lead the development and implementation of CWC's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis processes.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including market, credit, operational, and compliance risks.
- Implement robust risk management policies and controls to safeguard the organization's assets.
- Provide insightful analysis of financial data to guide strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.
- Determine cashflow plan & strategy based on CWC's financial obligation and growth initiatives needing support.
Lead the Accounting Department
- Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure the finance department has the necessary skills and resources to meet the organization's goals.
- Ensure the company adheres to all financial regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
- Create an annual operational budget and capital expenditure plan for the organization.
Knowledge, Experience, and Special Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience with at least 4+ years as a CFO or senior leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and risk management practices.
- Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strategic thinker with a strong business acumen and the ability to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
Job Demands
Individuals should be able to reach above and below, stoop and bend, sit, walk, and stand. Individuals should also be able to lift, carry and/or moving items up to 35 lbs.
A minimum of 40 hours per week is required, with an expectation of additional hours needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this role. Normal works hours are normally between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm M-F and will vary depending on project specifications and may involve overtime and weekends.
Additional Note
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work required. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with the job. Successful candidate will seek additional duties to master.
Coakley & Williams Construction is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veterans' status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. Coakley & Williams Construction promotes a drug-free workplace.