About Kreischer Miller Kreischer Miller's Retained Executive Search group takes a highly personalized and collaborative approach to executive recruiting. We work directly with owners of privately-held and family-owned companies to help build their leadership teams. Our goal is to find the best fit for your organization – top-tier executives who will make an immediate and long-term positive impact on your company. Our Search Group group has a proven track record of locating talented senior-level executives. We are proud to be a perennial name on Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of Top 10 Retained Search Firms .
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
About The Team Summary
We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of our client, a long-standing, family-owned leader in the construction industry. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Treasurer to join their executive leadership team. With nearly 100 years of operational excellence, this multi-generational business is renowned for its commitment to quality, safety, and customer service across the Mid-Atlantic region.
Position Overview
The CFO will be a key member of the executive leadership team and report directly to ownership. This individual will lead all financial functions, including accounting, treasury, risk management, bonding, and financial strategy. The CFO will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s continued growth by overseeing capital investments, improving financial visibility, and fostering a disciplined, value-driven financial culture.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all accounting and financial operations, including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, tax filings, and cash management
Develop and manage a small, high-performing finance team as well as the payroll and IT departments
Implement and maintain internal controls, compliance standards, and risk mitigation strategies
Evaluate and support capital expenditure and infrastructure investment decisions
Act as a financial thought partner to ownership and operational leadership
Support strategic planning, including potential M&A, joint ventures, and diversification initiatives
Optimize systems and processes to enhance financial visibility and operational efficiency
Collaborate with the IT team on critical upgrades to improve network and system functionality
Review and evaluate employee benefit and retirement programs
Manage relationships with banks, brokers, auditors, and insurance providers
Ideal Candidate Profile
15+ years of progressive financial leadership, ideally within asset-heavy, family-owned, or construction-related industries
Demonstrated success as a CFO or senior finance executive (e.g., VP or Controller) in a privately held or middle-market company
Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, capital planning, and cost analysis
Experience managing finances for a multi-site, operationally intensive business
Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with the ability to clearly communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
CPA, CMA, MBA, CCIFP, or other relevant certifications/degrees preferred
Familiarity with construction ERP systems and financial digitization initiatives is a plus
Must be available to work on-site five days per week and actively engage with operational teams across business units
Local candidates only (Philadelphia area)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Base Salary to $250,000
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