Chief Financial Officer

CFO role – High-Growth Construction / Infrastructure | Virginia

Our client is a rapidly scaling business operating in the construction space, specializing in mission-critical and large-scale infrastructure projects.

With a current revenue base of approximately $50M and a clear trajectory to exceed $150M+ in the near term, the company is entering a phase of accelerated, organic growth driven by strong demand across data centers, advanced manufacturing, and commercial construction.

As part of this evolution, they are looking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team and play a central role in shaping the company’s next chapter.

The Role

This is a high-impact, hands-on CFO position reporting directly to the CEO, with full ownership of the finance function and a strong mandate to scale the organization alongside the business.

The CFO will lead a team of approximately 5–6 professionals and will act as a true strategic partner to leadership, combining operational execution with forward-looking financial strategy.

This role sits at the heart of a project-driven environment, requiring deep involvement in revenue operations, project finance, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, and compliance
• Own and enhance WIP (Work-in-Progress) and Percentage-of-Completion accounting frameworks across active projects
• Partner closely with operations and project teams to drive margin visibility and project profitability
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning
• Build and scale a best-in-class FP&A function
• Support strategic initiatives, including M&A, integration, and capital strategy
• Establish scalable processes, controls, and KPIs aligned with rapid growth
• Provide executive leadership with forward-looking insights and scenario planning

Profile

We are seeking a high-caliber finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a strategic, growth-oriented mindset.

Key requirements include:

• CPA required
• Deep expertise in WIP / Percentage-of-Completion accounting (required)
• Background in construction, engineering (EPC), or project-based manufacturing environments
• 10+ years of progressive experience, including senior leadership roles (VP Finance / CFO)
• Proven ability to operate in high-growth, scaling environments
• Strong experience in revenue operations, cash flow management, and project finance
• Exposure to M&A, due diligence, and integration
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment

Location

Based in Northern Virginia (multiple office locations)

Compensation

Competitive executive compensation package, including:

• Competitive Base salary
• Significant bonus potential
• Long-term upside aligned with company growth

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a business at a true inflection point and play a key role in scaling a high-growth platform.

The company is benefiting from strong structural tailwinds, particularly in infrastructure and data center development, and is investing in leadership to support its next phase of expansion.

The CFO will have:

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
• The opportunity to build and scale the finance function end-to-end
• A central role in driving growth, operational performance, and long-term value creation