Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role is a strategic and hands-on executive position responsible for overseeing financial, IT, HR, and legal functions to drive sustained growth and financial health for a well-established commercial general contractor.
Responsibilities and impact
The CFO will develop and execute financial strategy, manage all financial administration including accounting, budgeting, risk management, and taxation, oversee audits and financial reporting, lead budgeting and forecasting, manage cash flow, maintain relationships with financial institutions, oversee real estate and insurance, and lead the finance and accounting team.
Experience and skills
The role requires a highly strategic yet hands-on executive with expertise in financial guidance, performance optimization, compliance, and financial operations management within a dynamic team environment.
Company information
The client is a leading commercial general contractor with over 40 years in business and revenues exceeding USD $100M, described as a well-run company in a strong market position.
Company overview
High Country: Private Equity Search is a boutique recruiting firm based in Denver, Colorado, specializing in staffing and recruiting for private equity firms. The company focuses on finding high-performing talent for middle-market private equity firms, real estate investment firms, and related sectors. With a team size of 11-50 employees, High Country has established itself as a key player in the niche market of private equity recruitment, leveraging its expertise to connect top-tier candidates with investment roles.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your strategic financial leadership and hands-on management skills, emphasizing your ability to oversee finance, IT, HR, and legal functions as outlined in the CFO role at High Country: Private Equity Search.
Emphasize experience in financial strategy development, budgeting, risk management, and compliance, along with your track record in managing audits, financial reporting, and cash flow optimization to align with the job’s core responsibilities.
Apply through multiple platforms including High Country’s corporate website, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current executives or finance leaders at High Country on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company growth milestones or asking about their approach to financial leadership in the construction sector.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'financial strategy,' 'risk management,' 'budgeting,' 'cash flow,' 'financial reporting,' and 'team leadership' to increase chances of passing initial screenings.
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