Interim CFO Robert Half - 3.9 Rochester, NY Job Details Temporary | Contract $63.34 - $73.34 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Treasury management Accounting experience within construction industry Cash flow planning Financial close processing Preparation of internal financial performance reports Data analysis reporting Treasury operations Accounts receivable management Sales tax Operations coordination Financial statement analysis Cash flow monitoring External financial audit coordination Tax reporting management Invoice payment processing Construction industry experience Financial regulatory audit coordination Liquidity management Managing accounting teams Overseeing payroll AS400 Finance directorship Cash management Closing the books Financial performance measurement Construction experience Senior level Company valuation Legal compliance Leadership Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced Interim CFO to provide steady financial leadership for a family-owned construction organization in Rochester, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on executive who can step in quickly, support the President with high-level financial guidance, and bring structure to a busy accounting environment during a sensitive period. The role will oversee core finance operations, strengthen reporting and cash management, and help the business navigate audit activity, compliance matters, and critical month-end and year-end processes.

Responsibilities:

Lead the finance and accounting function on an interim basis, providing executive-level oversight across daily operations and long-range financial priorities. Serve as a key advisor to the President, delivering clear analysis on cash flow, liquidity, capital needs, and overall financial performance. Direct the accounting team, including leadership of the Controller and coordination across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and staff accounting activities. Manage timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes to ensure reliable financial results and executive reporting. Prepare, review, and present financial statements and management reports that support informed business decisions. Guide the organization through ongoing audit activity, valuation-related reviews, and other financial examinations with strong attention to accuracy and documentation. Oversee tax and compliance-related matters, including sales tax considerations and review of financial controls and reporting obligations. Utilize AS400 and related business systems to extract data, improve reporting visibility, and support efficient financial operations. 10+ years of senior-level finance and accounting experience, including service as a CFO or comparable executive finance leader. Demonstrated success overseeing cash flow analysis, capital management, financial reporting, and close activities in a complex business environment. Strong audit background with the ability to manage external audit processes, financial reviews, and supporting documentation requirements. Experience leading accounting and finance teams with a collaborative, decisive, and hands-on management style. Proficiency with AS400 is strongly preferred, especially for candidates who can quickly produce meaningful financial reporting from the system. Industry experience in construction is highly preferred; closely related experience in another operationally intensive sector may also be considered. Solid knowledge of tax compliance, including exposure to sales tax and broader financial compliance responsibilities. Ability to step into an interim assignment with minimal ramp-up time and provide immediate, dependable leadership. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .