Kimmel & Associates

Chief Financial Officer-General Construction

Kimmel & Associates  •  Knoxville, TN (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

About the Company

Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, our client is a privately held commercial general contractor with more than 30 years of success delivering complex construction projects throughout the Southeast

With approximately $70 million in annual revenue and a strategic plan to grow to $100 million over the next five years, the company has built an outstanding reputation for quality, integrity, and long-term client relationships. Its diverse portfolio includes commercial, industrial, institutional, healthcare, higher education, government, manufacturing, office, warehouse/distribution, and renovation/historic restoration projects ranging from $300,000 to more than $21 million.

Known for its hands-on leadership, collaborative culture, and commitment to operational excellence, the company is seeking a strategic financial executive to help guide the next chapter of the company's growth.

About the Position

The company is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team in Mobile, AL. Reporting directly to the President, this individual will provide the financial vision, operational insight, and strategic leadership necessary to support the company's continued expansion.

The CFO will oversee all aspects of the organization's financial operations while serving as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership. This role requires a construction finance professional who understands the complexities of general contracting and can translate financial data into strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting, finance, and financial reporting functions for the organization.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-range financial planning.
  • Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and financial performance analysis.
  • Direct banking relationships, bonding capacity, insurance programs, audits, and tax coordination.
  • Develop financial strategies that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
  • Partner with executive leadership to improve profitability, operational performance, and business planning.
  • Monitor key financial metrics and provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and reporting capabilities.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and long-term business objectives.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within the commercial construction industry.
  • Experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, Controller, or equivalent executive finance leader for a General Contractor.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of:
  • Experience managing banking relationships, bonding programs, insurance, external audits, and financial compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, profitability improvement, and organizational growth.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
  • Experience with construction ERP systems such as Sage, Viewpoint/Vista, Foundations, or similar platforms.
  • CPA designation preferred, but not required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

  • Base Salary: $175,000–$225,000
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Profit-sharing opportunity
  • Auto allowance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Strong executive benefits package
  • Long-term career opportunity with a financially stable and growing organization
Kimmel & Associates

About Kimmel & Associates

Kimmel & Associates is North America’s largest executive search firm specializing in these industries:

Construction

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Waste & Recycling

Supply Chain

We partner with companies to identify, attract, and secure high-impact leadership talent through a targeted recruiting process across specialized sectors.

Our consultants bring deep expertise within specific industry verticals and geographic regions, combining local market insight with the national reach of top-tier talent.

Through our proven Career-Directed Approach™, we uncover what motivates candidates and what drives client success. The result is long-term alignment, not just short-term placement.

For over 45 years, we have built our reputation on trust, consistency, and results. We call it the Kimmel Standard, a commitment to delivering exceptional service and lasting partnerships.

Executive search isn’t just our profession — it’s our responsibility.

Industries We Serve

Concrete

Curtain Wall, Glazing & Cladding

Disaster Restoration

Drywall

Electrical Contracting

General Construction

Heavy Civil

Heavy Equipment

Industrial

Mechanical Contracting

Mining

Owners / Developers

Renewable & Sustainable Infrastructure

Residential

Roofing

Steel

Supply Chain

Waste & Recycling

Positions We Fill

C-Suite & Executive Leadership

CEO, COO, CFO, CIO, President, Owner

Senior Leadership

EVP, SVP, Regional VP, VP, General Manager

Commercial Leadership

VP Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Client Development

Operations & Project Leadership

Operations Executive, VP Operations, Director of Operations, Project Executive, Operations Manager, Area Manager

Preconstruction & Estimating Leadership

VP Preconstruction, Director of Preconstruction, Chief Estimator, Estimating Manager

Engineering & Technical Leadership

Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, Design Manager, Technical Services

Safety, Risk & Compliance

VP Safety, Director of Safety, EHS

Contact:

kimmel@kimmel.com

828.251.9900

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Asheville, NC
Year Founded
1981
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