Construction/Transportation Co seeks CFO

Company: Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)
Location: Brookline
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

Creative Financial Staffing has partnered with a highly reputable long-standing construction/transportation company north of Boston to identify a CFO to join their team. The CFO will have oversight for the daily operations of the accounting/finance function while partnering with the broader senior management team to drive the strategic financial growth of the company.Highlights of the CFO opportunity:

• The Company: Established nearly 50 years ago, our client is a renowned family-owned construction company who is an industry leader in their niche.
• Growth: Over the past 10 years the company has experienced significant growth and is looking to continue the expansion of their business; despite this growth, they have maintained a very close-knit, familial culture where this is little turnover.
• Role: Reporting to the Vice President and the President, the CFO will be both a hands-on and strategic position, helping grow and develop the finance and accounting team members while supporting and guiding ongoing organizational growth.
• Exposure: The CFO will be expected to provide business and operational analysis, strategic insight, and tactical financial support to be an effective business partner and trusted advisor to the executives of the company.The CFO's responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Responsibility for the oversight of all aspects of the day-to-day financial management of the company including the preparation of the monthly financial package; management of GL accounts, annual audit and submission of government and related tax returns; and financial planning.
  • Provide financial and operational metrics and analytics to executive management.
  • Develop and implement business process improvement initiatives and strategies.
  • Increase the company's ability to anticipate business issues and drive good decision-making through sound financial management.
  • Further develop guidelines and processes corresponding to the rapid growth of the company.
  • Continually review accounting policies and procedures to ensure that the company is compliant with GAAP and statutory accounting
  • Implement reliable forecasting tools (P&L, cash flow and balance sheet). Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or similar discipline; Master's degree and/or CPA desired but not required.
    • Extensive knowledge of financial and cost accounting; experience in the construction industry or similar is required
    • Strong interpersonal skills, an accomplished leader who can delegate effectively as well as develop and motivate staff
    • Able to assess situations quickly, examine alternatives and make decisions while maintaining high levels of accuracy and consistency

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