The DHM Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages the company's finances by overseeing budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, risk assessment, and financial reporting, all while ensuring compliance with construction -specific regulations and industry standards. They lead and manage all information flows that impact financial performance for a 57-year-old, family-owned excavation company with $60M+ annual revenue, 200+ employees, and 800+ capitalized equipment pieces.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and managing the accounting department of approximately eight accounting staff members
- Reviewing and adjusting accounting department work product
- Continuous improvement of information systems that measure and report company performance
- Compliance with GAAP and all other governmental regulation
- Manage cash flow, job cost, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections and payroll functions
- Lead the job cost review process, manage change order follow up, manage job cost system and internal compliance with job cost reporting standards
- Manage the accounting computer system, including continual review, evaluation and improvement of the accounting system (ComputerEase)
- Liaison, evaluation and feedback of company safety functions, general liability insurance, workers compensation insurance and medical insurance
- Review monthly WIP and Gross Profit reports, general ledger tie down
- Monthly financial reporting and maintain accurate and timely financial records
- Liaison with banking, bonding, and insurance professionals
- Management of financial and governmental audits
- Control prevailing wage reporting
- Provide owner with independent guidance and recommendations regarding compliance efforts and decisions affecting the financial health of the company
- Surety bonding to ensure the company secures proper bonding to meet contractual obligations
- Capital budgeting with an eye toward long-term financial sustainability
- Leverage and oversee technology to tailor specific construction needs and streamline workflows in today's digital age
- Must have a valid driver's license
Educational & Industry Experience
- At least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a closely related field
- Prefer a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree
- Prefer a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Minimum of five years of experience in the construction industry as a CFO
- Experience with financial and governmental audit
Skills & Abilities
- Construction job cost accounting that meets GAAP audit standards
- Strong knowledge of financial strategy, accounting principles (GAAP), risk management, construction-specific financial regulations, and safety and insurance management
- Manage and provide leadership to all accounting staff members
- Project management and change order coordination
- Information systems development and oversight
- High level of leadership capabilities
- Above average computer skill set with all Microsoft Office programs. Must be skilled and familiar with all these programs for usage daily with a high level of accuracy and competency. Able to learn and adapt to new software programs and learn quickly.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
- Able to read and comprehend instructions and communications in English, and to write and interpret correspondence in English.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and make effective decisions
- Strong attention to detail requiring accuracy at every level
- High level of organizational skills and business acumen with the ability to manage internal and external resources effectively
- Must be conscientious, well-spoken, focused, and reliable
- Self-motivated, take initiative, and be able to multi-task and handle a busy working environment
- Background in and knowledge of Construction Safety
- Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Good interpersonal skills with a professional and friendly demeanor
- Good time management skills
- Able to adapt to new skills and new approaches in a competitive and challenging industry
