Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

CMES, Inc. is seeking a CFO to direct and oversee the financial activities of the company, direct the preparation of current financial reports and summaries, and create forecasts predicting future growth. The CFO is a key member of the executive leadership team that plays a critical role in developing financial strategies to support the company’s strategic objectives and growth in a competitive industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.

Provide strategic financial leadership and insights into the executive leadership team.

Implement and monitor KPIs to track financial health and drive performance.

Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Manage relationships with banks, bonding companies, auditors, insurance providers, and tax advisors.

Monitor cash flow, job cost controls, and financial performance across all projects.

Compares profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.

Support the estimating and project management teams with financial analysis, margin control, and cost forecasting.

Oversee and support long-range financial planning and capital expenditure decisions.

Supervise accounting staff ensuring professional development and cross-training.

Exhibits CMES Inc. Company Core Values (Respect, Trust, Humility, Dedication, Appreciation) in all day-to-day interactions.

Other duties as assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, field required

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience with at least 5 years being in the construction industry. Heavy civil highway industry preferred.

Strong knowledge of construction accounting and job costing.

Proven experience in leading financial strategy and operations for a privately held business. Experience working with construction ERP systems (e.g. Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300, or similar). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate.

High integrity and commitment to ethical financial stewardship.

Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

Ability to follow and adhere to established safety procedures.

Knowledge of DOT-funded project requirements and public infrastructure contracts preferred.

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment.