The DHM Chief Financial Officer (CFO) manages the company’s finances by overseeing budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, risk assessment, and financial reporting, all while ensuring compliance with construction-specific regulations and industry standards. They lead and manage all information flows that impact financial performance for a 57-year-old, family-owned excavation company with $60M+ annual revenue, 200+ employees, and 800+ capitalized equipment pieces.

• Leading and managing the accounting department of approximately 8 accounting staff members
• Reviewing and adjusting accounting department work product
• Continuous improvement of information systems that measure and report company performance
• Compliance with GAAP and all other governmental regulations
• Manage cash flow, job cost, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections and payroll functions
• Lead the job cost review process, manage change order follow up, manage job cost system and internal compliance with job cost reporting standards
• Manage the accounting computer system, including continual review, evaluation and improvement of the accounting system (ComputerEase)
• Liaison, evaluation and feedback of company safety functions, general liability insurance, workers compensation insurance and medical insurance
• Review monthly WIP and Gross Profit reports, general ledger tie down
• Monthly financial reporting and maintain accurate and timely financial records
• Liaison with banking, bonding, and insurance professionals
• Management of financial and governmental audits
• Control prevailing wage reporting
• Provide owner with independent guidance and recommendations regarding compliance efforts and decisions affecting the financial health of the company
• Surety bonding to ensure the company secures proper bonding to meet contractual obligations
• Capital budgeting with an eye toward long-term financial sustainability
• Leverage and oversee technology to tailor specific construction needs and streamline workflows in today’s digital age
• Construction job cost accounting that meets GAAP audit standards
• Strong knowledge of financial strategy, accounting principles (GAAP), risk management construction-specific financial regulations, and safety and insurance management
• Manage and provide leadership to all accounting staff members
• Project management and change order coordination
• Information systems development and oversight
• High level of leadership capabilities
• Above average computer skill set with all Microsoft Office programs. Must be skilled and familiar with all these programs for usage daily with a high level of accuracy and competency. Able to learn and adapt to new software programs and learn quickly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Able to read and comprehend instructions and communications in English, and to write and interpret correspondence in English
• Critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to problem solve and make effective decisions
• Strong attention to detail requiring accuracy at every level
• High level of organizational skills and business acumen with the ability to manage internal and external resources effectively
• Must be conscientious, well-spoken, focused, and reliable
• Self-motivated, take initiative, and be able to multi-task and handle a busy working environment
• Background in and knowledge of Construction Safety
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills with a professional and friendly demeanor
• Good time management skills
• Able to adapt to new skills and new approaches in a competitive and challenging industry
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• At least a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a closely related field
• Prefer a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree
• Prefer a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry as a CFO
• Experience with financial and governmental audits