Chief Financial Officer (or Controller on CFO track)
Chief Financial Officer (or Controller on CFO track)
Posted on :
09-08-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 120000 - 180000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
09-08-2025
Job Description
Website: Location: Headquarters located in East Wenatchee WA
Compensation: Base compensation $120000-$180000 depending on qualifications and experience exempt
Benefits: Employer sponsored Health Insurance Dental Life and AD&D and 401(k) possible discretionary bonus Washington State Paid Sick Leave Vehicle Program and Company Cell Phone available for hired applicant.
Other: Pipkin Inc is a Federal Contractor. Our Employees are verified through E-Verify and subject to drug testing. Any offer of employment is contingent on passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screening in accordance with Federal regulations which require employees of federal contractors will not be under-the-influence of any drug or alcohol substance. Pipkin Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information or veteran status.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic hands-on finance leader to join our team as a Controller or CFO depending on experience. The successful candidate may initially serve as Controller with a path to grow into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role as the company scales. Experience in Construction or Cost Accounting is essential. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of the unique financial complexities in the construction industry including project-based accounting job costing work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and contract compliance. Familiarity with AIA billing retention and change order management is highly valued. This role requires more than just accounting expertise we are looking for someone with strong business acumen and leadership potential. You will oversee day-to-day financial operations implement and maintain internal controls and deliver accurate financial reporting. Just as importantly you will act as a strategic partner providing insights and analysis that drive informed decision-making across the organization. As the company grows you will play a critical role in shaping and executing executive-level financial strategy helping lead the business through its next stages of development.
Qualifications
Required:
Financial Operations & Reporting
No Recruiters please.
Compensation: Base compensation $120000-$180000 depending on qualifications and experience exempt
Benefits: Employer sponsored Health Insurance Dental Life and AD&D and 401(k) possible discretionary bonus Washington State Paid Sick Leave Vehicle Program and Company Cell Phone available for hired applicant.
Other: Pipkin Inc is a Federal Contractor. Our Employees are verified through E-Verify and subject to drug testing. Any offer of employment is contingent on passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screening in accordance with Federal regulations which require employees of federal contractors will not be under-the-influence of any drug or alcohol substance. Pipkin Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information or veteran status.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic hands-on finance leader to join our team as a Controller or CFO depending on experience. The successful candidate may initially serve as Controller with a path to grow into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role as the company scales. Experience in Construction or Cost Accounting is essential. The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of the unique financial complexities in the construction industry including project-based accounting job costing work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and contract compliance. Familiarity with AIA billing retention and change order management is highly valued. This role requires more than just accounting expertise we are looking for someone with strong business acumen and leadership potential. You will oversee day-to-day financial operations implement and maintain internal controls and deliver accurate financial reporting. Just as importantly you will act as a strategic partner providing insights and analysis that drive informed decision-making across the organization. As the company grows you will play a critical role in shaping and executing executive-level financial strategy helping lead the business through its next stages of development.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
- 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial leadership roles.
- Proven experience in construction or cost accounting with a deep understanding of WIP schedules job costing and AIA billing.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
- Proficiency in accounting and project management software used in the construction industry (e.g. QuickBooks Sage 300 CRE Viewpoint Foundation or similar).
- Experience managing or overseeing HR functions such as employee benefits compliance and recruiting.
- CPA CMA or MBA.
- Prior experience working in a Controller or CFO role in a construction or projectbased business.
- Experience with ERP implementations or upgrades.
- Familiarity with Washington state prevailing wage lien laws and certified payroll.
Financial Operations & Reporting
- Oversee all dayto-day accounting operations including AP/AR payroll general ledger and financial reporting.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly quarterly and yearend closes.
- Maintain and refine job costing systems and construction accounting procedures.
- Prepare and analyze Workin-Progress (WIP) schedules and financial statements.
- Oversee budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
- Develop financial and tax strategies
- Apply knowledge of construction accounting principles including job costing percentcomplete revenue recognition and cost allocation.
- Monitor contract compliance change order tracking retention management etc.
- Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to align financial oversight with project execution.
- Manage and ensure accuracy of certified payroll and union reporting (if applicable).
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies.
- Lead the implementation or optimization of financial systems and reporting tools.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant tax laws and regulations.
- Work with external CPAs on annual reviews/audits and tax preparation.
- Serve as a financial advisor to the CEO and leadership team providing insight and guidance on key decisions.
- Support strategic planning investment decisions and capital expenditure analysis.
- Lead financial strategy planning and risk management as the business grows.
- Evaluate and improve KPIs dashboards and financial models to drive performance.
- Participate in conference calls with key relationships.
- Maintain banking relationships
- Represent the Company with surety
- Integrity and honesty
- Analytical by nature with attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to lead others: building relationships that empower people both internally and externally
- Able to respond quickly to changing environments with problem solving and decision making
- Initiative and results driven while incorporating continuous process improvement
- Regular office hours are typically Monday through Friday 8am-5pm.
- Additional time as position requires.
No Recruiters please.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
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