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Our client, a leading commercial industrial contractor, is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and oversee financial functions of the organization and related entities. The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for preparing financial reporting and creating company forecasts. This position requires operational analysis, strategic insight and tactical financial support. This role reports directly to the CEO / President.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Manage accounting and finance functions
• Implement financial strategic vision
• Direct financial functions such as accounting, budgets, credits, tax returns, insurance and governmental agency reports
• Analyze Company's financial strengths / weaknesses and implement corrective actions as needed
• Execute multiple high impact initiatives to help Company reach financial goals
• Collaborate with executive management team to establish financial priorities
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and provide insights to executive team for better decision-making
• Research financial opportunities for business expansion
• Identify and address potential financial risks by reviewing contracts, insurance, bonding, etc.
• Coordinate with operations team to review project by project analysis (budget to actual, job costing, margin optimization, etc.)
• Lead and develop finance and accounting team, evaluate staff performance and foster a culture of excellence and accountability
• Develop annual and monthly operating and capital budgets, cash flow projections and budget to actual analysis
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls, policies and procedures
• Serve as corporate resource for banks, CPA firm, bonding company, insurance brokers and other related groups
• Ensure compliance with GAAP construction accounting, sales tax, insurance, bonding and other related reporting
• Other duties as directed by CEO / President

Key Skills & Attributes :

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well at all levels
• Ability to direct and oversee multiple projects
• Ability to train and positively influence work of others
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of personal integrity and confidentiality
• Must have capability to make decisions, evaluate issues and provide a solution

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a financial management role, industrial construction industry experience preferred
• Competitive Compensation with Bonus Opportunity
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Lucrative Time-Off Package (Vacation & Sick Leave Options)

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Chief Financial Officer • Baton Rouge, LA, United States