Chief Financial Officer

GH Engage · Manhattan, New York

FULL TIME$1,85,000 – $1,85,000 / yr

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer | Construction & Development (NYC)

New York City

On-Site
Full-Time ·

$185,000 to $250,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits

Own the finance function behind thousands of homes.

A 45-year-old, family-founded NYC general contractor and developer, specializing in affordable, supportive, and mixed-income housing, is hiring a Chief Financial Officer to lead its finance function and serve as a true strategic partner to ownership. (The company name is confidential at this stage of the search.)

This is a finance leadership seat with real scale behind it: more than $3B in completed construction, over 10,000 apartments delivered, and a secured pipeline north of $1B. You’ll own everything from controls and close to surety, banking, and systems, while helping shape the next phase of a growing, well-capitalized business.

✨ Why this role

️ Scale and stability: 45+ years, family-founded, $3B+ built, and a $1B+ secured pipeline, so the backlog is real and the growth is funded

A genuine seat at the table: business partner to ownership with direct influence on strategy, not finance stuck in a silo

Complex, rewarding finance: a combined builder-and-developer model spanning public and private capital, agency partners, and multiple entities

A build-and-improve mandate: modernize the financial systems, controls, and processes that will carry the firm through its next stage of growth

️ Mission that matters: the homes you help fund strengthen real New York neighborhoods

Strong comp: $185K to $250K base plus performance bonus and annual raises

What you’ll do

Lead the finance department, coordinating across development, operations, risk management, and executive leadership

Plan, manage, and coordinate all financial functions across the organization

Lead negotiations and manage relationships with sureties and banks

Deliver timely, accurate analysis of budgets, results, and forecasts

Oversee all transactional accounting: AR, AP, payroll, and job costing

Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting

Lead Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) reporting and audits with the Risk Manager

Evaluate and improve financial policies, controls, and processes for scalable growth

Evolve the firm’s financial systems alongside the CEO and executive team

Hire, train, mentor, and manage finance and accounting staff in partnership with HR

Oversee credit and collections with Operations and Accounting

Partner with Project Management leadership on cost reports, WIP analysis, and forecasting

Own project setup, tracking, and ongoing financial analysis

Ensure timely, accurate completion of all tax filings

Act as a strategic advisor to ownership and functional leadership

Lead the annual budget process and short- and long-term forecasting

Oversee regulatory reporting, accounting policy, and all audits (financial, insurance, corporate, CCIP, 401K, sales tax)

What you bring

15+ years of construction accounting/finance experience

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA, MS, or CPA desirable

Public accounting background a plus; CPA desirable

A strong track record building construction accounting processes and internal controls

Deep command of job costing, WIP reporting, and construction-specific finance

Experience hiring, training, developing, and leading accounting teams

Proficiency across construction ERP systems; Sage 300 preferred

Outstanding communication and team-building skills

Sharp analytical judgment paired with a strong operational focus

Compensation & benefits

$185,000 to $250,000 ·

Annual performance-based bonus and raises ·

401(k) with employer match (after 12 months) ·

Medical (PPO, EPO, HSA) and dental

Interested?

Apply directly, or reach out for a confidential conversation about the role, the pipeline, and the company.

Company	GH Engage
Location	Manhattan, New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time
Salary	$1,85,000 – $1,85,000 / yr