Chief Financial Officer Job at Robert Half (Boxborough)

Chief Financial Officer

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Boxborough

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as a strategic partner to the ownership team, providing financial leadership to support sustained growth, profitability, and long-term value creation. This role goes beyond traditional accounting and focuses heavily on financial strategy, capital planning, revenue optimization, tax efficiency, and scalable financial systems suited to a growing construction company. The CFO will oversee all financial functions while helping guide business decisions related to expansion, project selection, risk management, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibility:

Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and ownership, contributing to overall company strategy and long-term planning
Translate business goals into actionable financial strategies that support sustainable growth
Provide financial insights to evaluate new markets, service lines, joint ventures, and acquisitions
Support ownership with succession planning, equity structure, and long-term value optimization
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
Develop and monitor KPIs related to revenue growth, margins, cash flow, backlog, and project performance
Analyze financial performance across projects, divisions, and entities to identify risks and opportunities
Provide clear, decision-focused financial reporting to leadership
Partner with operations and estimating teams to improve job costing, pricing strategies, and margin performance
Evaluate project mix, customer concentration, and contract structures to maximize profitability
Identify opportunities to increase revenue through operational efficiency, contract terms, and financial structuring
Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with construction accounting standards
Lead tax planning strategies to minimize tax liability while remaining fully compliant
Oversee multi-entity and multi-state tax considerations common in construction businesses
Coordinate with external tax advisors to optimize entity structure, depreciation, credits, and incentives
Proactively assess tax implications of growth initiatives, capital investments, and ownership decisions
Oversee cash flow management, including working capital, bonding, banking relationships, and lines of credit
Manage relationships with banks, sureties, and financial institutions
Ensure adequate liquidity to support growth, equipment purchases, and seasonal fluctuations
Evaluate financing options for capital expenditures and expansion
Lead and develop the finance, accounting, and payroll teams
Ensure financial systems and processes scale effectively with company growth
Drive improvements in reporting, automation, and data accuracy
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and legal teams

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within in construction industry, or a project-based environment
Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, and bonding
Proven experience supporting a growing, privately held company
Demonstrated success in financial strategy, tax planning, and revenue optimization
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

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Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

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