Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Fessler & Bowman, Inc. is a premier concrete and civil contractor headquartered in Grand Blanc, MI. Originally founded in 1963, Fessler & Bowman has evolved into a top 100 specialty contractor in the United States with revenue approaching $400 million annually!

F&B is committed to delivering exceptional results through specialized concrete and civil services. Concrete expertise includes cast-in-place foundations, industrial structures, concrete slab-on-grade, elevated slabs, jointless slabs, and tilt-up concrete. F&B’s civil division provides solutions for site preparation, grading, excavating, and underground utilities, with a commitment to supporting clients through every stage of the civil construction process to ensure efficiency, quality, and seamless execution.

With high-growth regional offices in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, and Nashville, TN, F&B continues to expand its national footprint. Fessler & Bowman is poised for continued growth and strategic expansion, and continues to invest in top talent, cutting-edge technology, and innovative solutions to drive operational excellence and industry leadership.

Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of Fessler & Bowman’s Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and risk management to support the company’s continued growth and success. Partnering closely with the President / CEO, COO, and other senior leaders, the CFO ensures the organization’s financial integrity and alignment with strategic goals while overseeing accounting, finance, treasury, tax, bonding, insurance, and risk functions. The role emphasizes data-driven insights to ensure accurate forecasting, effective budgeting, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.

As a strategic partner, the CFO shapes financial and operational strategy, supports new market opportunities, manages banking and bonding relationships, and safeguards company assets through sound risk management and internal controls. The CFO also leads the development of a high-performing finance and accounting team, collaborates across all business lines, and initiates process improvements that enhance accuracy, transparency and efficiency. The CFO position is a high-impact Executive-level role guiding one of the nation’s leading specialty contractors through its next phase of growth.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required
• CPA, CCIFP or MBA strongly preferred
• Experience with a self-perform contractor is strongly preferred; general construction industry experience is required
• Deep understanding of project accounting, WIP reporting, and construction-industry cash projections, and other financial drivers
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility

Compensation, Benefits, and Structure

Fessler & Bowman provides a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary based on experience, skills and abilities, annual bonus, paid time off, employer-sponsored 401k program, health, dental, vision, and life Insurance, company-paid electronic devices, and opportunities for professional development.

The Chief Financial Officer reports directly to the President / CEO and serves as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team. A regular presence in Fessler & Bowman’s Grand Blanc, MI office is required for this position, and relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

The Recruiting and Selection Process

The recruiting process includes a combination of preliminary phone screens and interviews, candidate assessments, reference checks, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.

The process, which is being facilitated through EctoHR, Inc. is designed to ensure that candidates are aligned with Fessler & Bowman’s mission and vision.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their information to EctoHR’s Talent Acquisition Director, Randy Davison, at randy@ectohr.com

Fessler & Bowman, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer!