Services

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: 225K+ & Bonus

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the construction company plays a critical role in managing the financial operations and driving financial strategies to ensure the company’s growth, profitability, and overall financial health. The CFO oversees all financial activities, provides strategic financial guidance to the executive team, and ensures compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards. The CFO will oversee and accounting and human resources staff of approximately 8 professionals including two managers (HR & Controller).

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Level Functions

• Participate in executive team alongside President, VP of Operations, General Superintendent and VP of Estimating
• Participating in company annual resets
• Evaluating strategic initiatives for 3 – 5 year time frame
• Evaluation potential partnerships/JV/M&As, due diligences, etc..
• Setting Annual initiatives
• Evaluating the company’s strengths and weaknesses
• Participating in Quarterly Planning
• Member of team of company managers to set quarterly priorities for the company
• Leading company priority cross dept. teams
• Accountability for key metrics of the business
• Lead IT functions in conjunction with an external outsource service provider

Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement the company’s overall financial strategy, in alignment with the business objectives and long-term goals.
• Analyze financial data, market trends, and industry benchmarks to identify growth opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with the executive team to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making and resource allocation.

Financial Management and Reporting:

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, treasury, and tax functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor key financial metrics, analyze variances, and provide regular financial reports to the executive team and board of directors.
• Producing and maintaining the company’s financial WIP (work in progress) reports.
• Working with job cost department (operations) to monitor individual project financial performance, cash flow, cost at completion estimates as well as under/over billing anomalies.

Cash Flow Management and Capital Allocation:

• Manage cash flow and liquidity to support daily operations, investment initiatives, and debt obligations.
• Optimize working capital management, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments, acquisitions, and divestitures to maximize return on investment.
• Collaborate with banks, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to secure financing and manage relationships.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks through effective risk management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and financial reporting standards.
• Coordinate audits and ensure timely completion of audit processes.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and industry best practices.
• Maintain corporate insurance program by working with brokers on renewing all insurance lines and actively managing all claims.
• Maintain corporate surety relationship with bonding partners to produce payment and performance bonds for clients as well as keeping the surety partner apprised of company financials.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on any ongoing litigations.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance department.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial initiatives and provide financial expertise for strategic projects.

Family Office:

• Work alongside external consultants such as CPAs, Estate attorneys, and financial advisors to strategize financial and estate planning for tax efficiency.
• Manage the financial planning & accounting process for several real estate entities.
• Establish and maintain banking relationships for financing and re-financing of real estate.
• Coordinate with management companies, tenants, and attorneys, to ensure leases are in compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role within the construction industry.
• Strong financial acumen and deep understanding of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Experience in managing cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, assess risks, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in financial software systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professional judgment.

Please send resume to [email protected]

Location: New York, NY
Salary: 175K + Bonus
Director of Finance

Responsibilities:

• ‪Management of the company’s, general ledgers.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Preparation of workpapers supporting the annual tax returns prepared on a cash basis.
• Review and recordation of journal entries required to reflect the monthly activity.
• Review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Preparation of the year to date cash flow.
• Preparation of annual budget.
• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close of accounting cycles.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Create reports based upon the needs of management.
• Coordinate and supervise the accounting department and its various functions up to and including payroll.
• Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Billing.
• Ensure compliance in maintaining records for 401-K retirement plan.
• Meet with project managers monthly to discuss jobs in process and labor needs
• ‪Assist in the management of state and local income, gross receipts, as well as sales and use tax matters.
• ‪Design and improve internal processes and procedures.
• ‪Day-to-day accounting management with constant focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• ‪Leadership and development of the accounting department.
• Creating template reports based on needs by senior management and project managers.
• Coordinate contracts.
• Liaise with insurance brokers.
• Assess and Advise on general risk strategy.
• Liaise with outside General Counsel
• Maintain partner’s licensure and company’s state-by-state registration.
• Have an understanding of NY state and Federal Tax law.

Position Requirements:

• ‪Minimum of 10+ years Experience
• Deltek Vision proficiency is required
• ‪Professional services Architecture industry experience preferred.
• Multistate and multinational presence experience
• ‪Strong judgement and the ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing a team, combined with a hands-on work ethic
• Excellent analytical skills

Please send resume to [email protected]

Location: Westchester, NY
Salary: 140K + Bonus
Controller

Wholesale consumer products company based in Westchester County, NY seeks a Controller, reporting directly to the CFO. The successful candidate will be a finance professional with a minimum of 8 – 10 years of combined management/leadership accounting experience preferably in a wholesale consumer goods environment.  You must thrive in a fast-paced work environment and have the ability to multitask.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounting function, which includes general ledger maintenance, accurate financial recordkeeping, cash and account reconciliations, financial statement reporting, balance sheet analysis, working capital management, forecasting and analysis
• Manage the Accounting team, including the supervision of day-to-day activities and setting of policies and procedures
• Perform and supervise the monthly financial close process and ensure monthly financial statements and analysis are prepared and presented in a timely and accurate manner
• Review daily banking requirements and perform banking activities and cash management functions
• Ensure that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies, practices, and GAAP
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts by gathering, analyzing, and consolidating financial data
• Provide technical accounting, GAAP, and potentially tax guidance and support
• Responsible for completion of tax reporting including sales tax and use filings
• Prepare special reports by collecting and interpreting financial data
• Maintain internal controls and safeguarding receipts of revenue and payments of costs and expenditures
• Assist CFO in validating, designing, and recommending computer/system enhancements and reporting to ensure ongoing business requirements and management directives and needs are met
• Assist the CFO in managing banking, customer, vendor and risk management relationships

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
• Masters degree is a plus
• CPA is a strong plus / preferred
• Prior public accounting experience is a plus

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in an accounting leadership role, managing direct reports and preferably within the wholesale consumer goods industry
• Prior experience serving on a leadership team for a privately-held company or family-owned business is a plus
• Experience with ERP information systems and reporting (NetSuite is a strong plus)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting and analysis
• Strategic thinker and problem-solver able to take initiative, plan, organize and supervise effectively
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Able to identify and manage business requirements, establish expectations, and meet deadlines
• Experience in analyzing business performance and developing and presenting financial analysis

Please send resume to [email protected]

Location: Bergen County, NJ
Salary: 180K + Bonus
Director of Finance

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Finance to join our dynamic finance team. As the Director of Finance, you will play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of financial management and reporting for our $100 million company. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, implementing internal controls, analyzing financial data, and providing strategic insights to drive the company’s financial success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and provide insightful commentary on financial performance.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with the CFO to develop and monitor the company’s budget and financial forecasts. Provide recommendations for improving financial performance and cost
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain effective internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Conduct periodic audits to identify risks and implement corrective
• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow and liquidity by monitoring receivables, payables, and working Develop strategies to optimize cash flow and maintain adequate reserves for operational needs.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including variance analysis,
• profitability analysis and return on investment Provide key insights and
• recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Tax Compliance: Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely preparation of tax filings. Stay updated on tax laws and regulations to minimize the company’s tax liabilities while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is highly
• Proven experience as a Director of Finance or in a senior financial management role, preferably in a company with revenues exceeding $50
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
• Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Proficiency in financial software systems (e.g., ERP, Excel) and familiarity with data visualization tools.

Please send resume to [email protected]

Location: New York, NY
Salary: 180K + Bonus
VP of Finance

The VP of Finance will report to the Founders and President, and will manage one direct report, a Senior Accountant. They will oversee and lead the day-to-day finance operations for the company, and connect regularly with the Founders, who are readily engaged in the day-to-day financial operations. This role will have financial oversight of best-in-class projects and watching profitability will be a highly intensive and focused task.

The ideal person in the role is very proactive, able to clearly communicate and lead to report on state of the business, weekly. They should have a confident and professional demeanor as they will be engaging directly with the Founders and high-level clients and business contacts on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including but not limited to billing, A/R, A/P, GL, bank reconciliation.
• Oversee all project monthly billing for the company in accordance with revenue forecasts per project.
• Weekly meetings with President and Project Managers to ensure profitability is maintained across all projects, Commercial and Residential.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
• Prepare timely monthly closing and provide financial statements to the Principal, financial analysis, develop metrics and KPIs.
• Prepare year-end close to communicate to external CPA.
• Provide tax planning recommendations and prepare documentation needed for the CPA. This involves in-depth collaboration and work with our Accountant on tax planning, financial planning and strategy for the business, as well as the personal finances of the Principals each year.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, and develop key controls with quarterly testing to mitigate the risk.
• Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, and increase efficiency and cut costs.
• Work alongside the leadership team to develop and carefully examine labor to revenue reporting to support company strategy and goals.
• Study and analyze design services contracts to be implemented for billing and procedural purposes, as well as collaborate with the leadership team to ensure contractual obligations are followed and re-evaluated as needed.
• Serve as a financial advisor to the CEO and executive team for strategic planning purposes.
• Maintain a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting structure that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operational needs.
• Participate in additional capital raising efforts in partnership with Owners as needed.
• Work with management to develop detailed project budgets, segregate capital vs operating expense, oversee the spend in relation to the budget and work with vendors to ensure costs are appropriately billed and tracked.
• Play a key role in strategic business activities that contribute to organic growth M&A, monitor capital expenditure and asset redeployment activities.
• Evaluate the company’s finance structure/team – plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a VP of Finance or similar position in project accounting within the design, architecture or construction services sector for a minimum of 5 years – REQUIRED
• 10 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience – REQUIRED
• Advanced degree in Accounting – REQUIRED
• CPA preferred and/or basic tax law knowledge required.
• Deltek experience – preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Proven knowledge of developing budgets and working with monthly variance analysis and forecasts
• Experience with creating financial statements and general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end closing process.
• Strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, and efficient in working independently and highly organized.
• Must be proactive and willing to streamline our accounting functions and automation initiatives.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Advanced level in Office (Word, Excel, Power point)

Success in this role entails:

• Experience working in partnership with a Founder-led and/or PE firm on communicating financial health of the company.
• Understanding the Founders reporting needs, deadlines, and formats with accountability to meet those deliverables consistently.
• Understanding the Founder’s expectations on the position’s interaction within the company and outside customers and vendors and meet those expectations.
• Ability to self-manage and lead others, with great confidence and maturity.

Please send resume to [email protected]