
Meet Our Partner
Our client is a well-established and respected construction company headquartered in Bakersfield, known for its high-quality projects, commitment to safety, and strong company culture. With decades of experience in commercial and residential development, they offer a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where employees are empowered to make impactful changes and grow within the organization.
What Our Partner Offers
- Career Growth: Opportunity to shape the financial future of the company and influence key business decisions
- Pension program
- 3 weeks of paid time off
- 1 week of sick leave
- Bonus structure based on company and individual performance
- 100% employer-paid healthcare benefits
- Modern and well-appointed office space
- Ability to lead process improvements and accounting system upgrades
- Supportive executive leadership team open to innovation
About the Role
As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO and executive team, overseeing all financial functions of the organization, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, risk management, and compliance. You will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, improving financial systems, and leading a high-performing accounting team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction industry, a deep understanding of project-based accounting, and a passion for streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Oversee all financial and accounting operations, including budgeting, reporting, and cash flow management
- Provide strategic financial guidance to support long-term planning and decision-making
- Lead and mentor the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Manage project costing, job profitability analysis, and WIP reporting
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax filings, and internal controls
- Partner with operations leadership to align financial strategies with business goals
- Lead system and process improvements within the accounting department
- Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and insurance providers
- Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to drive profitability and operational efficiency