Plote Construction Inc., a premier heavy highway and civil contractor is seeking a CFO to join our executive team. This is an opportunity for an ambitious financial executive to become part of an established and reputable legacy business. Our strengths stem from our people who are highly skilled, creative and have an ambitious spirit interacting in a mutually respectful manner. Become a key component of a talented team that values the impact provided by our personnel.

The Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the CEO/Owner and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The CFO will have primary responsibility for planning, managing and controlling all financial related activities of the company including risk, cash flow and debt. This will include leadership for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, insurance, payroll, employee benefits, human resources and information technology.

Principle Duties:

Leadership: Provide leadership, mentoring and empowerment to department managers. Continually assess staff/department performance, personnel development and evaluate short and long-term operational objectives. Collaborate with senior executives to drive cross-functional initiatives and achieve organizational goals.

Financial Planning: Develop and evaluate financial strategies to align with company objectives. Prepare and maintain financial forecasts.

Financial Analysis and Reporting: Insure the timely and accurate reporting of financial activities including balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, divisional statements of operation and other financial/operational metrics.

Treasury Management: Manage entity cash flows and working capital to ensure adequate funds are available to meet financial and operational needs.

Controls and Compliance: Establish policies and internal controls to improve operational performance and safeguard Company assets. Understand and monitor compliance with laws, regulations, loan covenants and other reporting requirements.

Risk Management: Identify and evaluate financial risks. Review and secure adequate coverage for all lines of insurance.

Company Relationships: Build and nurture relations with Bankers, Lenders, Surety or other business partners.

Human Resources: Executive manager for HR operations. Oversight and coordination with HR Director regarding personnel policies, payroll adjustments, healthcare benefits, 401k benefits, statutory reporting and other compliance.

Information Technology: Executive manager for IT operations. Oversight and coordination with IT Manager regarding strategic planning, software/hardware acquisition authorization and staffing needs.