Financial Manager (Construction Industry)

Location: Remote
Schedule: Full-Time | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (flexibility considered)

About the Company

We are a rapidly growing construction company based in the United States, currently scaling operations and expanding into new service lines. With ~45–50 employees and strong year-over-year growth (~80%+), we are entering a critical phase where financial discipline, forecasting accuracy, and cost control are essential to sustained success.

Our current finance structure includes a part-time bookkeeper, external accountant, and fractional CFO. We are now seeking a full-time Financial Controller to take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and bring structure, visibility, and strategic insight to the business.

The Role

This is a high-impact, hands-on Financial Controller role responsible for owning the company’s financial operations, reporting, and forward-looking planning.

You will act as the central financial leader in the business—bridging bookkeeping, accounting, and strategic finance—while working directly with the owner and leadership team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-growing, unstructured environments, and can build systems, improve controls, and proactively guide financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Operations

Own and oversee day-to-day financial operations across the business
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, reports, and cash positions
Manage and coordinate with bookkeeper, accountant, and fractional CFO
Monitor accounts, transactions, and inter-account cash movements

Cash Flow Management

Maintain real-time visibility into company cash flow
Forecast short-term and long-term cash needs
Proactively manage liquidity, ensuring smooth operations without fire drills
Eliminate reactive financial management (e.g., last-minute fund transfers)

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Build and maintain dynamic financial models and forecasts
Develop budgets that reflect rapid growth (not just historical data)
Provide weekly and monthly financial insights to leadership
Support scenario planning for scaling operations and new initiatives

Cost Control & Profitability

Identify cost inefficiencies and implement controls
Analyze spending patterns and recommend optimization strategies
Ensure the business operates with strong financial discipline
Deliver measurable ROI through cost savings and improved margins

Reporting & Strategic Support

Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports
Translate financial data into actionable business insights
Support leadership in decision-making with clear financial visibility
Help build scalable financial systems and processes

What Success Looks Like

Clear, accurate, and timely financial reporting across the business
Strong control over cash flow with no reactive “fire drills”
Budgets and forecasts that reflect real growth (not just historical trends)
Reduced unnecessary spend and improved financial efficiency
Leadership confidently relying on you for financial clarity and direction

Qualifications

Required

5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or financial management
Strong experience in FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting
Proven ability to manage cash flow in a growing business
Experience working in construction, project-based, or similar industries (strongly preferred)
Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (financial modeling)
Strong understanding of financial statements and reporting
Excellent English communication skills (C1/C2 level)

Preferred

Experience supporting small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs)
Background working with outsourced/fractional finance teams
Experience in high-growth or scaling environments
Familiarity with US accounting standards and practices

Ideal Candidate Profile

Proactive and ownership-driven — you don’t wait to be told what to fix
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure from scratch
Strong business partner mindset — not just reporting numbers, but guiding decisions
Detail-oriented with the ability to zoom out and think strategically
Cost-conscious with a focus on driving real financial impact

Why This Role

Direct exposure to the business owner and leadership team
Opportunity to own the entire finance function
Play a critical role in scaling a high-growth construction company
Make a measurable impact on profitability and operational efficiency

Additional Notes

Open to candidates in LATAM, South Africa, and the Philippines
Full-time preferred to ensure ownership and consistency
Role may initially require ~30 hours/week but expected to grow into full-time scope
Flexibility on schedule may be considered for exceptional candidates

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