Fractional CFO (Construction Industry) – Strategic Growth Partner
K-38 Consulting is seeking an experienced Fractional CFO to support one of our construction industry clients through a significant growth phase. This engagement requires a strategic finance leader with deep construction industry experience. We are not looking for a controller, bookkeeper, or accountant. We need a CFO-level professional who has successfully helped construction companies scale, optimize capital structures, improve financial visibility, and support executive decision-making. The Opportunity Our client is a rapidly growing commercial and industrial contractor operating across multiple states. The company has experienced substantial growth and is preparing for its next stage of expansion. The organization operates with strong values, maintains a healthy balance sheet, and has ambitious long-term growth objectives. Leadership is seeking a strategic financial partner who can provide guidance on capital allocation, tax strategy, organizational structure, and financial planning.
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic advisor to ownership and executive leadership Develop long-term financial planning and growth strategies Provide guidance on capital structure and balance sheet optimization Identify opportunities to leverage financial resources to support expansion Lead cash flow forecasting, financial modeling, and scenario planning Develop KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting tools Advise on acquisition readiness and growth initiatives Provide proactive tax planning recommendations Evaluate and recommend corporate and entity structure strategies Support banking, lending, and capital relationships Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning sessions Help strengthen financial processes and accountability across the organization
Required Qualifications
Based in the United States Proven Fractional CFO or CFO experience Significant experience working with construction companies Experience supporting construction organizations with $100M+ annual revenue Demonstrated success helping companies scale through periods of rapid growth Strong understanding of: Construction accounting and job costing Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting Cash flow management Bonding and banking relationships Multi-state operations Capital planning Strategic tax planning Experience advising executive leadership teams and business owners
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting organizations scaling toward $250M-$300M+ in revenue M&A experience, including acquisition evaluation and integration planning Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Experience building executive dashboards and KPI frameworks Strong background in strategic planning and organizational growth Ideal Candidate You are more than a finance professional. You are a strategic business partner who understands the unique challenges of scaling construction companies. You have helped owners make high-impact decisions, improve financial visibility, strengthen balance sheets, and build the financial infrastructure required for sustainable growth. You are comfortable engaging directly with executive leadership and can translate complex financial concepts into actionable business decisions. To Apply Please include the following: A summary of your construction industry experience The largest construction company (by revenue) you have supported Examples of companies you helped scale through significant growth Your experience with balance sheet optimization and capital strategy Your experience with tax planning and entity structuring Your familiarity with EOS, if applicable Your availability and preferred engagement structure Engagement Details Fractional CFO Engagement Remote Ongoing strategic advisory relationship Direct engagement through K-38 Consulting Only applicants with significant construction industry CFO experience will be considered.