Chief Financial Officer - Construction in Chicago

Date Posted: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Job Description

A well-established and growing Midwest general contractor is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to oversee the financial strategy of a respected construction organization with long-term stability and significant growth potential.

Responsibilities:
• Provide executive leadership for all financial operations, reporting, and analysis
• Lead long-range financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Oversee multi-entity financial structures, cash management, and WIP reporting
• Develop and implement financial controls, risk management, and compliance protocols
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, growth planning, and operational performance
• Maintain banking, bonding, insurance, and external advisory relationships
• Guide and mentor the internal accounting and finance team
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and organizational reporting

Qualifications:
• Significant senior-level financial leadership experience within a general contractor or large construction-related organization
• Strong understanding of construction financial management, including revenue recognition, WIP, and multi-project forecasting
• Demonstrated ability to operate within complex financial environments and high-volume portfolios
• Experience managing multi-entity structures, joint ventures, or divisional finance operations
• Proven track record influencing strategic decisions at the executive level
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with operational leadership
• Relocation to the Midwest required

Compensation:
A highly competitive executive compensation package will be offered and aligned with the scope and seniority of the role.

If you are a seasoned financial leader seeking a high-impact CFO opportunity with a stable and growing construction organization, we encourage you to apply.

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.