Chief Financial Officer
Kendall, FL
Full Time
Executive
Chief Financial Officer – Transportation, Kendall, FL
We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial function with a mid-size construction company. This is a senior executive leadership role responsible for driving financial strategy, operational performance, and data-driven decision-making across DOT-funded and professional services contracts. Experience with DOT experience in Florida is a MUST!
The ideal candidate brings deep experience working with Departments of Transportation (preferably Florida DOT) and understands the financial complexities of engineering, construction inspection, and project-based professional services. This leader will provide strategic direction while remaining hands-on with financial systems, project analytics, executive reporting, and Deltek optimization.
The ideal candidate has strong experience with the Florida Department of Transportation projects and Deltek (Costpoint/Vantagepoint), and brings a hands-on, analytical approach to financial leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial function with a mid-size construction company. This is a senior executive leadership role responsible for driving financial strategy, operational performance, and data-driven decision-making across DOT-funded and professional services contracts. Experience with DOT experience in Florida is a MUST!
The ideal candidate brings deep experience working with Departments of Transportation (preferably Florida DOT) and understands the financial complexities of engineering, construction inspection, and project-based professional services. This leader will provide strategic direction while remaining hands-on with financial systems, project analytics, executive reporting, and Deltek optimization.
The ideal candidate has strong experience with the Florida Department of Transportation projects and Deltek (Costpoint/Vantagepoint), and brings a hands-on, analytical approach to financial leadership.
- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Oversee project-based accounting, financial controls, and margin performance
- Own and optimize Deltek Costpoint/Vantagepoint and executive financial dashboards
- Provide clear project and enterprise-level financial insights to leadership
- Ensure compliance with state DOT requirements, audits, and reporting standards
- Lead and develop the finance team; partner closely with operations and executives
- Senior-level finance leadership experience (CFO or equivalent)
- State DOT project experience (FDOT strongly preferred)
- Experience in engineering and/or construction inspection firms
- Advanced knowledge of Deltek Costpoint/Vantagepoint
- Strong project finance, analytics, and reporting expertise
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