Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Ratcliff Companies is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team.This is an opportunity to step into a well-established, financially sound organization with nearly 100 years of history, strong operational acumen, and a reputation built on relationships, integrity, and performance. We are looking for a leader who can step in, lead with confidence, and continue strengthening what already exists.The CFO serves as a key strategic partner to ownership and executive leadership; requiring a balance of financial leadership, operational partnership, ongoing refinement of systems, and leadership development across the organization.The right candidate will bring both confidence and sound judgment with the ability to earn trust quickly and contribute at a high level within an established environment. Opportunity to work from our Alexandria or Baton Rouge, LA locations.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership & StrategyProvide financial insight and guidance to ownership and executive leadershipSupport strategic planning, growth initiatives, and long-term financial positioningTranslate financial performance into clear, actionable insightsFinancial Planning & AnalysisLead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planningOversee job cost reporting, WIP, and cost-to-complete accuracyEnsure financial data is timely, accurate, and actionablePerform and oversee budget variance analysis, including year-over-year and month-to-month financial comparisons, to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and drive informed decision making.Operational PartnershipWork closely with Operations and Project Teams to align financial performance with executionProvide visibility into job profitability, backlog, and resource planningSupport leaders in understanding financial impacts of decisionsAccounting, Controls & ComplianceOversee accounting functions, financial reporting, and consolidations across entitiesMaintain strong internal controls and regulatory complianceLead audit processes and manage external auditor relationshipsOversee tax strategy in coordination with external advisorsCapital Strategy & Financial ManagementManage banking relationships, credit facilities, and capital structureOversee cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocationSupport surety relationship with bonding capacity strategy and financial positioning and reportingRisk ManagementPartner with leadership on insurance programs, claims trends, and cost of riskProvide financial insight into contractual and operational risk exposureLeadership & Team DevelopmentLead and develop the finance and accounting team, including four degreed accountantsStrengthen leadership capability across the organization through coaching and accountabilityPromote clarity in expectations, ownership, and performance standardsCore Values & CultureAt Ratcliff, our Core Values are not statements on a wall-they define how we operate every day:Teamwork • Positive Attitude • Family-OrientedProfessionalism • Relationship Driven • ExcellenceModel these values in leadership and decision-makingReinforce them through clear expectations and accountabilityHelp build an environment where performance and people both matterWhat You Bring15+ years of progressive financial leadership experienceStrong background in construction or project-based financials (WIP, job costing, forecasting)Experience in multi-entity or complex organizational structuresProven ability to lead teams and partner effectively with operationsStrong business judgment and communication skillsCPA | MBA preferredWhy This Role MattersThis role is about continuity and leadershipYou will step into a company with:Established systems and processesA leadership team committed to doing things the right wayA strong reputation and long-standing relationships in a 99 year old 3rd generation family-owned businessYour responsibility is to lead with consistency, strengthen where needed, and help position the company for continued success.