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Construction CFO - Corporate Controller- CPA - Equity- IL
Employer:
Construction Project Management Services, Inc.
Job Location:Chicago , IL
Industry Type:General Contractors - Managers
Job Description:
Job description:
We currently seek a high-impact Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial, accounting, and control functions for our fast-scaling construction organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a senior finance leader who brings both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to support disciplined growth and long-term enterprise value creation.
As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will report directly to the President and operate from the companys New Orleans, Louisiana office, serving as a trusted advisor on financial performance, risk management, and operational decision-making across the construction platform.
Compensation & Ownership Participation
The role offers outstanding compensation and equity participation in development projects, providing meaningful upside for a finance executive seeking alignment with ownership and the opportunity to help build a durable construction business.
Core Responsibilities
Direct all financial and accounting activities, including forecasting, budgeting, cash management, banking relationships, insurance programs, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls
Partner with executive leadership to align financial strategy with operational objectives and company expansion plans
Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance professionals while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and best practices
Work closely with project teams, clients, and external partners to support contract administration, cost control, and financial performance on large-scale construction and infrastructure initiatives
Drive the implementation and optimization of financial systems and reporting tools that enable timely, data-driven insights
Candidate Profile
Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience within the construction industry
A C.P.A is preferred
Demonstrated tenure with a reputable construction organization (General Contractor, Construction Manager, EPC, Design-Build, Civil, or Specialty Contractor)
Track record of leadership in financial operations, controls, and team development
Strong command of strategic planning, budgeting, audit and tax processes, and ERP/accounting platforms
Effective communicator with strong analytical judgment and executive presence
Open to experienced CFOs as well as senior Controllers or Vice Presidents of Finance prepared to advance into a chief financial role
Confidential Search
All candidate inquiries and submissions will be treated with strict discretion and confidentiality.
Company Description:
We currently seek a high-impact Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial, accounting, and control functions for our fast-scaling construction organization in Chicago, Illinois. This role is ideal for a senior finance leader who brings both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to support disciplined growth and long-term enterprise value creation.
As a key member of the executive team, the CFO will report directly to the President and operate from the companys New Orleans, Louisiana office, serving as a trusted advisor on financial performance, risk management, and operational decision-making across the construction platform.
Compensation & Ownership Participation
The role offers outstanding compensation and equity participation in development projects, providing meaningful upside for a finance executive seeking alignment with ownership and the opportunity to help build a durable construction business.
Core Responsibilities
Direct all financial and accounting activities, including forecasting, budgeting, cash management, banking relationships, insurance programs, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls
Partner with executive leadership to align financial strategy with operational objectives and company expansion plans
Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance professionals while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and best practices
Work closely with project teams, clients, and external partners to support contract administration, cost control, and financial performance on large-scale construction and infrastructure initiatives
Drive the implementation and optimization of financial systems and reporting tools that enable timely, data-driven insights
Candidate Profile
Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience within the construction industry
A C.P.A is preferred
Demonstrated tenure with a reputable construction organization (General Contractor, Construction Manager, EPC, Design-Build, Civil, or Specialty Contractor)
Track record of leadership in financial operations, controls, and team development
Strong command of strategic planning, budgeting, audit and tax processes, and ERP/accounting platforms
Effective communicator with strong analytical judgment and executive presence
Open to experienced CFOs as well as senior Controllers or Vice Presidents of Finance prepared to advance into a chief financial role
Confidential Search
All candidate inquiries and submissions will be treated with strict discretion and 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