Chief Financial Officer

CFO (Confidential Search) | Bay Area Commercial ConstructionLocation: San Francisco Bay Area (on-site, Northern California operations) Search Type: Soft / Confidential Engagement: Full-time, permanentThe OpportunityA well-established, founder-led union specialty contractor in the Bay Area is conducting a quiet search for a CFO to step into a key succession role. The business has operated for 30+ years, serves major commercial clients across Northern California, and runs significant project volume with a skilled union workforce.The current CFO is highly respected and will remain involved in a limited advisory capacity through a defined transition.What You'll OwnFull financial operations: accounting, reporting, cash management, and controlsWIP schedule management, job costing, and project financial oversightBonding and surety relationships (capacity management is a priority)Banking, line of credit, and lender relationshipsPrevailing wage compliance and union labor cost trackingSupporting the CEO with financial visibility for operational decisionsIdeal Background10+ years in construction finance, ideally in specialty trades or union subcontractingStrong command of percentage-of-completion accounting and WIP reportingHands-on operator, not a delegator from day oneCPA preferred, not requiredExperience at a privately held or founder-led company is a strong plusBay Area market familiarity preferredWhy This is Worth a ConversationTenured company with deep client relationships and consistent project flowRight hand of the CEO and seat at the leadership tableTransition support from an experienced incumbent CFOThis is a confidential search. The company name will be shared with qualified candidates following an initial conversation.