CFO

Nick Corieri with Robert Half is looking for an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the financial strategy of our construction organization in Syracuse, New York. This executive will guide long-range planning, strengthen financial controls, and deliver clear insight into company performance, profitability, and growth opportunities. The role also serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on capital planning, real estate analysis, cash management, and operational decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Shape the company’s financial direction by providing executive leadership with analysis, forecasts, and strategic recommendations that support business objectives.

• Lead the finance and accounting function, setting priorities for the team, improving performance, and ensuring reliable day-to-day financial operations.

• Build and oversee financial plans, including annual operating and capital budgets, while facilitating regular reviews to track results and adjust course as needed.

• Monitor organizational performance through reporting, variance analysis, and corrective action planning to protect margins and improve overall financial outcomes.

• Evaluate real estate holdings and advise on funding, refinancing, and investment approaches that align with long-term business goals.

• Direct treasury activities and cash flow management to maintain liquidity, optimize the use of capital, and support ongoing operations and expansion.

• Establish and strengthen internal controls, compliance practices, and reporting processes that safeguard assets and produce accurate financial information.

• Support project and contract performance by reviewing financial activity, maintaining historical project data, and advising leaders and project managers on strategies to keep work financially on track.

• Manage key external relationships with banks, auditors, legal counsel, and insurance providers, including oversight of insurance renewals and related negotiations.

• Contribute to broader leadership initiatives through participation in retirement plan fiduciary matters, staff financial training, property oversight, and business relationship development in the community.

For immediate consideration, apply to this job posting today and contact Nick Corieri from the Syracuse branch of Robert Half.

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level responsibility for accounting, reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Proven background serving in an executive finance role, preferably within construction, contracting, or a related project-based industry.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, profit and loss analysis, forecasting, cash management, and performance measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and align departmental goals with broader organizational priorities.
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with banking partners, auditors, legal advisors, insurers, and internal leadership.
• Knowledge of contract review, compliance oversight, project financial monitoring, and capital planning.
• Ability to assess business opportunities, identify cost improvements, and support growth through data-driven financial insight.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced financial credentials are valued.