Chief Financial Officer- Construction in Washington DC

Job Description

The CFO will oversee all aspects of the company’s financial operations, including forecasting, budgeting, reporting, capital management, and strategic planning. This individual will serve as a key business partner to the CEO and leadership team—helping optimize performance, ensure financial health, and support smart, scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning and analysis functions, including annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and capital structures to support ongoing construction and development operations

• Oversee accounting, job costing, payables, receivables, payroll, and month-end close processes

• Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Collaborate closely with construction, purchasing, and operations to maintain accurate job costs and margin performance

• Prepare financials for investors, lenders, auditors, and regulatory bodies

Qualifications

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
✅ 7+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
✅ Experience in homebuilding, real estate development, or construction required
✅ Strong understanding of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, project controls, and revenue recognition
✅ Proven track record managing budgets, debt, capital, and financial planning
✅ Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across executive, field, and external stakeholders
✅ Ability to think strategically while also being hands-on in day-to-day financial operations

Why Join Us?

• Stable, growing, highly reputable homebuilder

• Strong leadership team and collaborative culture

• Opportunity to influence company direction and growth strategy

• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives

If you’re a people-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your HR career with a respected home builder.

📩 Apply today megan.cantone@gogpac.com

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.