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Construction CFO - Commercial General Contractor- New Orleans, LA
Employer:
Construction Project Management Services, Inc.
Job Location:New Orleans , LA
Industry Type:General Contractors - Managers
Job Description:
Job description:
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial and accounting operations of our rapidly growing commercial building and construction management firm. As we continue to scale, were looking for a visionary finance executive to drive strategy, ensure financial health, and support long-term growth.
This pivotal leadership role reports directly to the President and will be based at our New Orleans, LA office. The CFO will play a central role in shaping the companys futureensuring operational efficiency, financial stability, and profitability across our construction portfolio.
Compensation & Equity
This position includes equity opportunities in development projects, making it ideal for a finance leader seeking to grow with the company and build a lasting legacy in the construction industry.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all financial functions including strategic planning, budgeting, banking, insurance, audits, taxes, and internal controls
Collaborate with executive leadership to drive financial strategy and operational excellence
Mentor and manage accounting and finance teams, ensuring compliance and performance
Partner with project managers, clients, and vendors to support contract execution and fiscal outcomes on major infrastructure projects
Implement advanced financial systems and tools to enable real-time, data-driven decision-making
Why This Role Matters
This opportunity stems from both company growth and the planned retirement of our current CFO. Its a legacy-defining role for a financial executive ready to lead with precision, vision, and integrity.
Ideal Candidate Profile
10+ years of experience in accounting and finance within the construction industry
Stable career history with a large construction firm (General Contractor, Construction Manager, EPC, Design-Build, Civil or Specialty Contractor)
Proven leadership in financial operations and team management
Expertise in strategic financial planning, budgeting, audits/tax compliance, and ERP/accounting systems
Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills
Open to seasoned CFOs or high-performing Controllers/VPs of Finance ready to step into a top leadership role
Confidentiality
All applications and inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
Company Description:
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial and accounting operations of our rapidly growing commercial building and construction management firm. As we continue to scale, were looking for a visionary finance executive to drive strategy, ensure financial health, and support long-term growth.
This pivotal leadership role reports directly to the President and will be based at our New Orleans, LA office. The CFO will play a central role in shaping the companys futureensuring operational efficiency, financial stability, and profitability across our construction portfolio.
Compensation & Equity
This position includes equity opportunities in development projects, making it ideal for a finance leader seeking to grow with the company and build a lasting legacy in the construction industry.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all financial functions including strategic planning, budgeting, banking, insurance, audits, taxes, and internal controls
Collaborate with executive leadership to drive financial strategy and operational excellence
Mentor and manage accounting and finance teams, ensuring compliance and performance
Partner with project managers, clients, and vendors to support contract execution and fiscal outcomes on major infrastructure projects
Implement advanced financial systems and tools to enable real-time, data-driven decision-making
Why This Role Matters
This opportunity stems from both company growth and the planned retirement of our current CFO. Its a legacy-defining role for a financial executive ready to lead with precision, vision, and integrity.
Ideal Candidate Profile
10+ years of experience in accounting and finance within the construction industry
Stable career history with a large construction firm (General Contractor, Construction Manager, EPC, Design-Build, Civil or Specialty Contractor)
Proven leadership in financial operations and team management
Expertise in strategic financial planning, budgeting, audits/tax compliance, and ERP/accounting systems
Strong communication, analytical, and leadership skills
Open to seasoned CFOs or high-performing Controllers/VPs of Finance ready to step into a top leadership role
Confidentiality
All applications and inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
Construction Project Management Services, Inc. (CPM) was founded in 2006, and provides expert Project Management, Construction Management and Consulting services for builders, property owners and developers on luxury hospitality, gaming, multifamily, civil and mixed-use projects throughout all phases of the construction process, from preconstruction through grand opening.
We work for builders, property owners and developers providing project management, construction management and consulting services, which include some of the following:
Project Management
Pre-construction and Estimating
Value Engineering
Construction Management
Design-Build services
Project Scheduling
Feasibility Analysis
Consulting & Advisory Services