CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
Established Roofing Contractor | On-site | Sarasota, FL | Full-Time | W-2
Location: On-site in Sarasota, FL. Candidates within approximately one hour commuting distance are encouraged to apply.
OWN THE FINANCIAL SIDE OF A COMPANY BUILT TO GROW
You've spent your career in construction or trade-based finance. You know WIP schedules, job costing, and what a clean month-end close looks like. What you want now is full ownership: a seat at the leadership table where the numbers are yours, the systems are yours to improve, and the decisions you inform actually get made.
A well-established Southwest Florida roofing contractor with three operating divisions serving residential and commercial clients is hiring a Chief Financial Officer. The company runs on a structured operating system with weekly leadership meetings, scorecards, and clear accountability, and is preparing for its next stage of growth, including a migration from server-based ERP accounting software to a modern cloud ERP platform.
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
- The books: monthly close, financial statements, and reporting accuracy across all three divisions
- WIP schedules, job costing, and revenue recognition for construction operations
- Cash flow forecasting, annual budgets, and division-level performance reporting
- The company's insurance and risk program, banking relationships, and surety bonding
- The evaluation and migration from the current server-based ERP to a modern cloud ERP platform (for example, Sage Intacct or a comparable solution)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Deliver accurate, timely financial data and insight to ownership and leadership for decision-making
- Manage accounting processes, internal controls, and financial procedures, working with existing bookkeeping staff
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Own job costing and construction-related financial reporting by division
- Lead the ERP evaluation and cloud migration project from selection through implementation
- Manage insurance renewals, banking relationships, and bonding capacity
- Report to the CEO and participate in weekly leadership meetings
- Collaborate with operations and sales leadership to support company goals
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and a high level of financial accuracy
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 years or more of proven CFO, Controller, or senior finance leadership experience
- Construction, roofing, trades, or service-industry finance experience strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with construction ERP or accounting systems; experience leading or participating in an ERP migration to a cloud platform is a significant plus
- Strong command of WIP reporting, job costing, budgeting, cash flow, and financial controls
- Experience managing insurance programs, banking relationships, or surety bonding preferred
- Ability to work closely with ownership and senior leadership
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening and drug screening upon a conditional job offer
PAY AND BENEFITS
- Full-time, W-2 employment
- Pay: $100.000 to $120.000 per year, based on experience
- Executive-level leadership opportunity with long-term growth potential
- Benefits package to be discussed during the interview process
- Drug-free workplace
WHY THIS COMPANY?
An established Southwest Florida roofing contractor with strong local roots, experienced leadership, real systems, and a clear plan for growth. If you are a finance leader who wants full ownership of the numbers and the chance to build the financial infrastructure for the company's next stage, apply in confidence today.
This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
