Chief Financial Officer (Manhattan)
Chief Financial Officer | Construction & Development (NYC) New York City · On-Site · Full-Time · $185,000 to $250,000 Performance Bonus Benefits Own the finance function behind thousands of homes. A 45-year-old, family-founded NYC general contractor and developer, specializing in affordable, supportive, and mixed-income housing, is hiring a Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance function and serve as a true strategic partner to ownership. (The company name is confidential at this stage of the search.) This is a finance leadership seat with real scale behind it: more than $3B in completed construction, over 10,000 apartments delivered, and a secured pipeline north of $1B. You’ll own everything from controls and close to surety, banking, and systems, while helping shape the next phase of a growing, well-capitalized business. ✨ Why this role ️ Scale and stability: 45 years, family-founded, $3B built, and a $1B secured pipeline, so the backlog is real and the growth is funded A genuine seat at the table: business partner to ownership with direct influence on strategy, not finance stuck in a silo Complex, rewarding finance: a combined builder-and-developer model spanning public and private capital, agency partners, and multiple entities A build-and-improve mandate: modernize the financial systems, controls, and processes that will carry the firm through its next stage of growth ️ Mission that matters: the homes you help fund strengthen real New York neighborhoods Strong comp: $185K to $250K base plus performance bonus and annual raises What you’ll do Lead the finance department, coordinating across development, operations, risk management, and executive leadership Plan, manage, and coordinate all financial functions across the organization Lead negotiations and manage relationships with sureties and banks Deliver timely, accurate analysis of budgets, results, and forecasts Oversee all transactional accounting: AR, AP, payroll, and job costing Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting Lead Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) reporting and audits with the Risk Manager Evaluate and improve financial policies, controls, and processes for scalable growth Evolve the firm’s financial systems alongside the CEO and executive team Hire, train, mentor, and manage finance and accounting staff in partnership with HR Oversee credit and collections with Operations and Accounting Partner with Project Management leadership on cost reports, WIP analysis, and forecasting Own project setup, tracking, and ongoing financial analysis Ensure timely, accurate completion of all tax filings Act as a strategic advisor to ownership and functional leadership Lead the annual budget process and short- and long-term forecasting Oversee regulatory reporting, accounting policy, and all audits (financial, insurance, corporate, CCIP, 401K, sales tax) What you bring 15 years of construction accounting/finance experience BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA, MS, or CPA desirable Public accounting background a plus; CPA desirable A strong track record building construction accounting processes and internal controls Deep command of job costing, WIP reporting, and construction-specific finance Experience hiring, training, developing, and leading accounting teams Proficiency across construction ERP systems; Sage 300 preferred Outstanding communication and team-building skills Sharp analytical judgment paired with a strong operational focus Compensation & benefits $185,000 to $250,000 · Annual performance-based bonus and raises · 401(k) with employer match (after 12 months) · Medical (PPO, EPO, HSA) and dental Interested? Apply directly, or reach out for a confidential conversation about the role, the pipeline, and the company.
