Controller Future CFO (3-Year Track)
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Job Location:
Kernersville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Build Something That Lasts
At Bulldog Group we dont hire placeholders. We hire builders.
Were looking for a Controller who wants to grow into our next CFO not someday in theory but through a deliberate real succession plan over approximately three years.
If you want to own outcomes influence company direction and help scale a group of high-performing commercial contracting companies keep reading.Who We Are
Bulldog Group is a family of commonly owned commercial contracting companies built on grit accountability and results. We believe great companies are built by leaders who stay close to the work solve real problems and take pride in doing things the right way.
We are growing evolving and continuously improving how we operate and our finance leadership plays a critical role in that evolution.
This is not a plug-and-play finance environment.
This is a build improve and lead environment.Why This Role Exists
Our current CFO is planning a thoughtful retirement transition. Instead of replacing that leadership overnight were investing in developing the right successor.
Youll work directly alongside our CFO ownership and operational leadership to learn the business from the inside out financially operationally and strategically.
Were not looking for someone who wants to hold the seat.
Were looking for someone who wants to earn it shape it and grow into it.The Role: Working Leader
You will lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities but this is not a sit-back-and-delegate position.
We run lean on purpose. Our leaders roll up their sleeves dig into the numbers improve systems and solve problems firsthand.
You will move between:
You likely:
Ill figure it out.
and then actually doing it.What Makes This Opportunity Different
This is a legitimate CFO development track not a vague promise.
You will gain:
We invest in strong leaders.
Compensation is based on experience leadership capability and growth readiness. We offer a competitive compensation structure designed to grow alongside your transition toward CFO responsibilities.Who This Role Is NOT For
You may not enjoy this role if you:
Because they get to build.
Because their work matters.
Because theyre trusted.
Because they grow.
If you want a leadership role where you can shape outcomes build systems influence strategy and ultimately step into CFO leadership wed love to talk.
RECRUITERS:Wearenotacceptingunsolicitedoutreachornewagencyengagementsforthisposition.
At Bulldog Group we dont hire placeholders. We hire builders.
Were looking for a Controller who wants to grow into our next CFO not someday in theory but through a deliberate real succession plan over approximately three years.
If you want to own outcomes influence company direction and help scale a group of high-performing commercial contracting companies keep reading.Who We Are
Bulldog Group is a family of commonly owned commercial contracting companies built on grit accountability and results. We believe great companies are built by leaders who stay close to the work solve real problems and take pride in doing things the right way.
We are growing evolving and continuously improving how we operate and our finance leadership plays a critical role in that evolution.
This is not a plug-and-play finance environment.
This is a build improve and lead environment.Why This Role Exists
Our current CFO is planning a thoughtful retirement transition. Instead of replacing that leadership overnight were investing in developing the right successor.
Youll work directly alongside our CFO ownership and operational leadership to learn the business from the inside out financially operationally and strategically.
Were not looking for someone who wants to hold the seat.
Were looking for someone who wants to earn it shape it and grow into it.The Role: Working Leader
You will lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities but this is not a sit-back-and-delegate position.
We run lean on purpose. Our leaders roll up their sleeves dig into the numbers improve systems and solve problems firsthand.
You will move between:
- Strategic leadership
- Process design and improvement
- Operational financial partnership
- Hands-on accounting and analysis work
- Own and improve accounting operations across multiple companies
- Lead accurate timely financial reporting and close processes
- Build scalable financial processes and internal controls
- Drive budgeting forecasting and performance analysis
- Partner with operations leaders to influence decision-making
- Support cash flow planning and company-wide financial strategy
- Develop and mentor accounting team members
- Collaborate directly with ownership and executive leadership
- Gradually assume enterprise-level financial leadership responsibilities
You likely:
- Prefer ownership over hierarchy
- Are naturally skeptical and data-driven
- Solve problems instead of pointing them out
- Move with urgency and intensity
- Enjoy building systems that didnt exist before
- Can zoom out strategically and dive deep tactically
- Take pride in accuracy consistency and reliability
- Want a long-term leadership home not a stepping stone
Ill figure it out.
and then actually doing it.What Makes This Opportunity Different
This is a legitimate CFO development track not a vague promise.
You will gain:
- Direct mentorship from current CFO
- Enterprise-level financial leadership exposure
- Influence across multiple operating companies
- Real ownership and decision-making impact
- A long-term leadership opportunity within a stable growth-focused organization
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or similar field
- CPA strongly preferred
- 7 years progressive accounting or finance leadership experience
- Controller Assistant Controller or senior leadership experience
- Multi-entity or construction / project-based accounting experience strongly valued
- Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge
- Track record of improving systems processes or reporting infrastructure
- Ability to lead teams while staying hands-on
We invest in strong leaders.
Compensation is based on experience leadership capability and growth readiness. We offer a competitive compensation structure designed to grow alongside your transition toward CFO responsibilities.Who This Role Is NOT For
You may not enjoy this role if you:
- Prefer heavily layered corporate environments
- Prefer directing work instead of participating in it
- Want fully built systems that rarely change
- Are looking for a short-term résumé builder
- Prefer slow-moving or highly bureaucratic organizations
Because they get to build.
Because their work matters.
Because theyre trusted.
Because they grow.
If you want a leadership role where you can shape outcomes build systems influence strategy and ultimately step into CFO leadership wed love to talk.
RECRUITERS:Wearenotacceptingunsolicitedoutreachornewagencyengagementsforthisposition.
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About Company
The Bulldog Group is a group of commercial construction companies that share resources and provide an exceptional customer experience.
