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CFO-Construction-Executive Leadership Role in Portland

Date Posted: 21 May 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

 Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

A highly established and steadily growing civil construction contractor is seeking a confidential addition to its executive leadership team: a Chief Financial Officer. 

 

Core Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial management including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Direct financial planning and analysis to support business growth and project-level profitability
• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and capital structure strategy
• Establish and track financial KPIs across multiple divisions and project types
• Ensure accurate job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition practices

 

Candidate Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in senior financial leadership (CFO or equivalent)
• 5+ years of construction industry experience required
• Strong expertise in construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-division organizational structures
• Demonstrated success leading financial strategy and supporting business growth

 

Preferred Background

• Heavy civil, concrete, or multi-trade construction experience
• Exposure to bonding, surety relationships, and lender reporting requirements

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement plan options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Senior leadership role with direct influence on company growth and strategy

 

APPLY TODAY: Please send your resume to megan.cantone@gogpac.com OR call 605-610-1570

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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