Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $200,000 - $220,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Financial concepts
Full Job Description Position:
CFO Industry:
Construction (Must-Have)
Schedule:
M-F, Full-time, Onsite Location:
Salt Lake City, UT Compensation:
200K - 220K NOW CFO is looking for an experienced CFO with a strong background in construction accounting. You'll help general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trade businesses get clear visibility into job performance, cash flow, and profitability. You'll work closely with owners and leadership teams to build financial strategy, strengthen reporting, and set their businesses up for steady, sustainable growth. We value candidates who have held senior finance roles in the construction industry and hold relevant certifications. The ideal candidate excels at strategic financial leadership and has hands-on experience with job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition under ASC 606. You understand the parts of construction finance that other industries don't have, such as retainage, change orders, bonding capacity, and project-level cash management. You're comfortable explaining those topics to business owners in plain terms. Ultimately, you'll help our clients stay compliant, protect their margins, and make confident decisions about the projects they bid and win.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement financial strategies tailored to construction businesses. Prepare and review WIP schedules, job cost reports, and over/under billing analysis. Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and cash flow planning across active projects. Build relationships with surety, bonding, and banking partners, and prepare the financial packages they require. Oversee revenue recognition under ASC 606 and percentage-of-completion accounting. Implement financial controls and improve job costing processes. Manage financial risks, including project margin fade, retainage, and working capital. Advise ownership on bidding strategy, project profitability, and growth planning. Guide clients through audits, reviews, and year-end reporting.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field CFO or senior finance leadership experience in the construction industry Strong knowledge of
GAAP, ASC
606, and construction revenue recognition Experience preparing WIP schedules and working with surety and bonding companies Familiarity with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct Construction, Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, or Procore) Experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage, or union payroll (preferred) CPA (preferred) Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements
Benefits:
Competitive compensation 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #IND2