Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Construction & Development Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida
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Position Overview The Interim CFO will serve as a strategic financial advisor to ownership and leadership, bringing deep expertise in construction-specific accounting and financial operations. This hands-on consulting role will involve working a few days per month , with flexible engagement based on key initiatives. The CFO will focus on designing and implementing financial structures to support the company’s growing portfolio of high-end residential projects. Key Responsibilities Evaluate and enhance existing financial systems, reporting workflows, and internal controls Guide the bookkeeper in refining day-to-day accounting, project-level job costing, and reconciliation processes Create clear systems for financial tracking of active and upcoming projects, including budget-to-actual reporting and WIP schedules Review and optimize current billing cycles, subcontractor payment schedules, lien waivers, and cash flow forecasting Establish margin tracking protocols by phase, cost code, and vendor to improve profitability across projects Develop tax-efficient strategies in coordination with outside CPAs; advise on entity structure and distributions Standardize internal documentation and billing procedures to prepare for scaling operations Provide executive-level financial insight to support decision-making and long-term strategic planning Assist in setting up dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance at both company and project levels Qualifications 10+ years of senior financial leadership, with at least 5 years in construction-specific accounting Strong understanding of cost-plus, fixed-price, and time & material project structures Deep knowledge of job costing, WIP accounting, subcontractor compliance, and construction billing practices Proven success guiding small-to-mid-sized firms through growth phases and operational scaling Experience working with bookkeepers and transforming accounting from reactive to proactive Skilled in QuickBooks (or similar), Excel modeling, and cloud-based financial reporting systems CPA, MBA, or related credentials preferred but not required if experience is extensive Ability to work flexibly on a part-time or retainer basis (estimated 2-4 days/month) What You Bring A strategic, systems-thinking mindset Calm, confident financial leadership during periods of growth and change A sharp eye for inefficiencies and a passion for building clean, scalable processes A collaborative style and comfort working with both field teams and executive leadership Deep respect for the details – from margin leakage to compliance paperwork About Norway Builders Norway Builders is a high-growth luxury home builder delivering architectural excellence and precision craftsmanship throughout South Florida. As we continue to scale, we are seeking an Interim CFO to guide our financial strategy, systems, and infrastructure through a critical phase of growth and client onboarding. This role is ideal for a seasoned construction finance executive who thrives in shaping scalable systems and optimizing margin performance.