Wright-Ryan Construction Inc. Chief Financial Officer
10 Danforth St Portland ME04101
Wright-Ryan has been at the heart of Maines construction landscape over the past four decades crafting spaces that endure. Beyond the blueprint our team of dedicated professionals sees each project as a partnership in realizing our clients goals. From the initial stages through project completion we provide insightful guidance innovative solutions and steadfast assistance.
Spanning Commercial Institutional and Residential sectors our firm thrives on diverse and engaging projects. We prioritize a close-knit community and supportive environment essential to our success as employee owners. At Wright-Ryan we take pride in our reputation and our role in shaping Maines great spaces.
Wright-Ryan Construction is seeking an experienced strategic Chief Financial Officer CFO to join our executive leadership team. As CFO you will shape the financial direction of a respected employee-owned construction company known for quality craftsmanship strong relationships and sustainable growth.
The CFO will partner with company leadership and operational teams to drive profitability guide strategic decision-making manage enterprise risk and support long-term growth across multiple business lines. As an employee-owned company the CFO also plays a key role in overseeing the companys Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP and ensuring long-term financial stability for the organization and its employee-owners.
If you are a collaborative financial leader with deep experience in the construction industry strong business acumen and a passion for building high-performing teams wed love to hear from you.
Job Requirements
Lead the companys overall financial strategy ensuring strong cash flow profitability and long-term financial stability across all business lines.
Manage enterprise risk including insurance bonding capacity and financial compliance while maintaining strong relationships with providers and sureties.
Oversee and manage the companys investment portfolio and capital allocation strategies to optimize returns and support growth.
Administer and provide strategic oversight of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan ESOP including share valuation share price determination repurchase obligations and loan management.
Develop and execute strategic initiatives through participation in the corporate strategic planning process in partnership with other leaders.
Develop and manage annual and monthly budgets for internal departments and multiple business units driving accountability and cost control.
Deliver accurate timely monthly financial statements WIP reports and performance dashboards to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Monitor project performance through job cost tracking percentage-of-completion accounting and profitability analysis to protect margins.
Lead and develop the finance team to ensure high performance and operational excellence.
Oversee AR AP and working capital management to maintain liquidity and meet operational demands.
Establish financial discipline through standardized policies internal controls and documented SOPs for accounting payroll and reporting functions.
Education Experience and Skills
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field Masters preferred.
10 years of financial leadership experience including senior roles such as Controller VP of Finance or CFO.
Direct experience in the general contracting or construction industry required.
Experience with ESOP oversight and administration strongly preferred.
CPA or other financial certification is a plus.
Deep knowledge of construction accounting including job cost accounting WIP reporting percentage-of-completion revenue recognition margin analysis and cash flow management.
Strong understanding of bonding insurance banking relationships and financial compliance.
Experience translating financial data into actionable business insights that guide operational decision-making.
Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executive leadership and Board members.
High integrity attention to detail and a commitment to building strong financial governance.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance big-picture planning and operational detail.
Collaborative partner who works effectively across teams and business units.
Skilled at navigating complex project environments and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software.
Experience with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate CRE preferred.
Pay and Benefits
As a 100 employee-owned company each employee owner shares in our financial success by receiving shares of company stock at no cost through our ESOP
In addition to the many benefits of employee-ownership we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including an annual bonus pay plan 401k retirement plan with match insurance medical dental vision life disability and accident paid time off tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
Wright-Ryan Construction Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion ethnicity ancestry citizenship sex including pregnancy gender identity and expression and sexual orientation parental status national origin age disability genetic information including family medical history political affiliation military service or other non-merit-based factors or other status protected by law.
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