Chief Financial Officer
GH Engage · New York, New York, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Chief Financial Officer | Construction & Development (NYC) New York City · On-Site · Full-Time · $185,000 to $250,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
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 doLead the finance department, coordinating across development, operations, risk management, and executive leadershipPlan, manage, and coordinate all financial functions across the organizationLead negotiations and manage relationships with sureties and banksDeliver timely, accurate analysis of budgets, results, and forecastsOversee all transactional accounting: AR, AP, payroll, and job costingDrive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reportingLead Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) reporting and audits with the Risk ManagerEvaluate and improve financial policies, controls, and processes for scalable growthEvolve the firm’s financial systems alongside the CEO and executive teamHire, train, mentor, and manage finance and accounting staff in partnership with HROversee credit and collections with Operations and AccountingPartner with Project Management leadership on cost reports, WIP analysis, and forecastingOwn project setup, tracking, and ongoing financial analysisEnsure timely, accurate completion of all tax filingsAct as a strategic advisor to ownership and functional leadershipLead the annual budget process and short- and long-term forecastingOversee regulatory reporting, accounting policy, and all audits (financial, insurance, corporate, CCIP, 401K, sales tax)
What you bring15+ years of construction accounting/finance experienceBA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA, MS, or CPA desirablePublic accounting background a plus; CPA desirableA strong track record building construction accounting processes and internal controlsDeep command of job costing, WIP reporting, and construction-specific financeExperience hiring, training, developing, and leading accounting teamsProficiency across construction ERP systems; Sage 300 preferredOutstanding communication and team-building skillsSharp 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? xzbcwsv Apply directly, or reach out for a confidential conversation about the role, the pipeline, and the company.
A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.
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 doLead the finance department, coordinating across development, operations, risk management, and executive leadershipPlan, manage, and coordinate all financial functions across the organizationLead negotiations and manage relationships with sureties and banksDeliver timely, accurate analysis of budgets, results, and forecastsOversee all transactional accounting: AR, AP, payroll, and job costingDrive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reportingLead Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) reporting and audits with the Risk ManagerEvaluate and improve financial policies, controls, and processes for scalable growthEvolve the firm’s financial systems alongside the CEO and executive teamHire, train, mentor, and manage finance and accounting staff in partnership with HROversee credit and collections with Operations and AccountingPartner with Project Management leadership on cost reports, WIP analysis, and forecastingOwn project setup, tracking, and ongoing financial analysisEnsure timely, accurate completion of all tax filingsAct as a strategic advisor to ownership and functional leadershipLead the annual budget process and short- and long-term forecastingOversee regulatory reporting, accounting policy, and all audits (financial, insurance, corporate, CCIP, 401K, sales tax)
What you bring15+ years of construction accounting/finance experienceBA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA, MS, or CPA desirablePublic accounting background a plus; CPA desirableA strong track record building construction accounting processes and internal controlsDeep command of job costing, WIP reporting, and construction-specific financeExperience hiring, training, developing, and leading accounting teamsProficiency across construction ERP systems; Sage 300 preferredOutstanding communication and team-building skillsSharp 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? xzbcwsv Apply directly, or reach out for a confidential conversation about the role, the pipeline, and the company.
Details
| Company | GH Engage |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |