CFO / Controller - C - Suite

Job Description Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Controller Location: New York Metro / Long Island, NY (Relocation Supported) Reports To: CEO / Ownership Group Compensation: Executive Base Salary + Performance Bonus + Long-Term Incentives (Structure Based on Experience) Industry: Restoration, Construction, New Construction, Remodeling, Build-Outs (within multiple business units) Geographic Scope: Multi-state U.S. operations with Canadian presence; future Florida expansion Overview Our client is hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Controller to lead financial strategy, discipline, and scalability across a rapidly growing construction and restoration platform. This role is being added as part of a growth and sophistication phase, not as a backfill. The CFO / Controller will serve as a true business partner to ownership and executive leadership, responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, risk management, capital planning, and long-term scalability. This is not a pure accounting role. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating in a complex, multi-entity or multi-office environment with evolving systems, aggressive growth targets, and real-time operational demands. This role requires someone who can build structure while the business is moving, not after it slows down. Key Responsibilities Lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and execution across construction, restoration, and related operations Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO Controller and ownership on profitability, growth, and capital allocation Oversee accounting, FP&A, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Develop and enforce financial controls, policies, and risk management frameworks Own working capital management in a business with fluctuating cash cycles and project-based revenue Support geographic expansion, including planned entry into the Florida market and continued Canadian operations. M&A Experience would be very helpful. Evaluate systems, processes, and financial infrastructure to support scale Partner with operations leadership to align financial performance with field execution Manage relationships with lenders, banks, auditors, insurance providers, and external advisors Provide clear, decision-ready financial insights-not just reports What This Role Is - and Is Not This is a CFO role or a Controller position (Ideally a CFO but do to the uniqueness of the role Controller may be considered) This is not suitable for candidates without executive-level financial leadership experience This is not a static environment-priorities shift, and the CFO or Controller must adapt quickly Success requires commercial judgment, not just technical accounting expertise Why This Opportunity This role offers a seat at the table in a growing, entrepreneurial organization where financial leadership directly influences strategy and outcomes. The CFO / controller will have meaningful impact, visibility, and upside while helping shape the company's next phase of growth across the U.S. and Canada. Requirements Senior executive finance leadership experience (CFO, VP Finance, Controller or equivalent) Strong background in construction, restoration, project-based services, or adjacent industries Proven experience managing multi-entity Or multi-location financial operations Demonstrated success partnering with operations and executive leadership Track record of building or upgrading financial infrastructure during growth phases Strong working knowledge of cash flow dynamics, job costing, margin management, and risk Stable, consistent work history reflecting progression and credibility Willingness to relocate if not currently local Benefits Compensation & Benefits Executive Base Salary: Commensurate with experience Annual Performance Bonus: Tied to profitability, cash flow, and strategic milestones Long-Term Incentive / Equity Participation: Potential depending on experience and alignment Comprehensive benefits package including: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) Company phone or allowance and Full technology package

Created: 2026-03-04