Chief Financial Officer CFO

Job Description

About the Company:

Burgess is a leader in third-party professional services within the residential and commercial construction industry and is known for high-quality standards, customer-focused solutions, and a commitment to safety and integrity. We are looking for an experienced CFO to lead our financial operations, with a specific focus on managing the core financial processes that drive our business.

Job Summary:

The CFO will oversee all financial operations, with a particular emphasis on managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and invoice reconciliation. The CFO will lead a staff of professionals that ensure accurate and efficient handling of these functions to support the company’s financial stability and growth. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in service-industry accounting/finance, be hands on, have outstanding attention to detail, and showcase a history of effective leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable:
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Oversee and implement efficient procedures for billing and collection, ensuring adherence to payment terms and minimizing overdue accounts.
• Monitor outstanding balances and develop strategies to optimize cash flow and manage credit risk.
• Payroll Management:
• Manage and oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Collaborate with HR to align payroll with compensation policies and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, ensuring all compensation (e.g., overtime, bonuses) is accurately tracked and paid.
• Invoicing and Reconciliation:
• Oversee the reconciliation of invoicing and payments, ensuring all invoices are accurately matched to corresponding work orders and payments.
• Develop and maintain systems for tracking project-based invoicing, billing schedules, and progress payments.
• Address and resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with internal departments and external clients.
• Financial Planning and Analysis:
• Assist in developing financial forecasts and budgets, focusing on optimizing working capital through efficient AR/AP management.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support executive leadership with insights on financial performance and cash flow trends to guide decision-making.
• Responsible for annual property and casualty insurance renewal.
• Policy Development and Compliance:
• Establish policies and controls to ensure the accuracy and compliance of accounting and payroll functions
• Ensure all accounting practices align with industry regulations and industry-specific accounting standards.
• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance with all financial and reporting standards.
• Team Development and Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Lead and develop a staff of accounting professionals in AR, AP, payroll/benefits, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate closely with division managers and business units to streamline financial operations and improve interdepartmental communication.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, transparency, and accountability within the accounting department and across the company
  
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA, CMA preferred).
• Experience: 10 years in finance roles with substantial experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and invoicing, preferably in the service industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite specifically) and strong knowledge of financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with construction-specific financial workflows, contract management, and project-based invoicing.
• Leadership Skills: Proven track record in managing accounting teams and improving operational efficiency.
  
  

Key Competencies:

• Detail Orientation: Exceptional attention to detail, especially in transactional processes and reconciliation.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities to ensure accurate financial processing and resolve discrepancies.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with various departments and clients.
• Time Management: Ability to manage competing priorities and ensure timely processing of payroll, accounts payable, and receivables.
• Integrity: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in all financial
• transactions.
  
  

Company Description

Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.

Burgess was founded in 1986 to meet the growing demand of the top home builders, developers, and stakeholders across the nation in need of third-party quality assurance, energy testing, and engineering services. Through our multi-phase construction consulting, in-process quality improvement services and state of the art reporting, Burgess helps our clients create the quality projects they set out to build. Burgess is proud of the long standing partnerships we've created over the last 35 years.