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Construction CFO Recruiters

Recruit construction CFOs who connect financial stewardship, project economics and company strategy across contractors, developers and specialty firms.

We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.

  • Elite construction recruiters
  • No fee unless you hire
  • Local and 100% travel candidates
  • GCs, developers and construction managers

Start the search

Tell us who you need.

Share the essentials. We will follow up to understand the work, the team and the person who will make a difference.

No upfront fee. You pay only if you hire.

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The search brief

A construction CFO must understand both financial statements and the operating realities behind project performance. We recruit finance executives whose leadership experience fits the company's ownership, delivery model and growth plans.

A direct route to the right hire

How it works.

  1. 01

    Tell us the role

    Share the position, location and what the hire needs to own.

  2. 02

    We send vetted candidates

    We approach and qualify construction professionals before making introductions.

  3. 03

    Pay only if you hire

    A fee is due only for a qualifying placement under the recruiting agreement.

Our approach

Financial leadership grounded in construction

We recruit Chief Financial Officers and senior finance leaders for general contractors, developers and specialty construction companies. Search criteria clarify reporting lines, decision authority, financial team structure and the business outcomes the executive will own.

Our approach

Project economics and financial controls

Candidate discussions explore job cost visibility, cash flow, forecasting, work in progress, bonding relationships, risk controls and collaboration with operations. We distinguish construction finance experience from general corporate finance and match the person's experience to the employer's project portfolio.

Our approach

Direct outreach and location expectations

We use direct outreach and our construction network to speak with finance leaders, including people who are not actively applying. We consider local candidates and candidates willing to travel 100% when the role requires it, confirming location and travel expectations before introductions.

The people behind the work

Roles we focus on.

  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Construction CFO
  • Chief Accounting Officer
  • VP of Finance
  • Finance Director
  • Corporate Controller
Representative searches

Sample Positions Filled.

The kind of construction leadership we know how to find.

  • Chief Financial Officer, General Contracting
  • Chief Financial Officer, Specialty Construction
  • VP of Finance, Heavy Civil
  • Finance Director, Commercial Construction
  • Chief Accounting Officer, Construction Management
  • Corporate Controller, Industrial Contracting
  • CFO, Residential Development
  • Traveling Finance Executive, Utility Construction
Good questions

Frequently asked questions.

What construction CFO searches do you handle?

We recruit CFOs and related senior finance executives for contractors, developers and specialty construction businesses. The search starts by defining ownership, company structure, project mix and the executive's authority.

How do you assess construction finance experience?

We discuss project financial reporting, cash flow, job cost practices, forecasting, controls and partnership with operations. Relevant experience depends on the employer's size, delivery model and portfolio.

Can you approach CFO candidates who are not job searching?

Yes. Direct outreach and our construction network let us have discreet conversations with both active and passive candidates. We respect candidate confidentiality during the process.

Do you recruit local and traveling finance leaders?

Yes. We consider local candidates and people willing to travel 100% for work where required. We confirm the location, travel requirements and reporting relationships before an introduction.

Start a conversation

Tell us about the position you cannot afford to leave open.

We won't waste your time with candidates that don't make sense. We don't cut corners, and we don't rely on job postings. We headhunt.

From the field, ready now

Available now in construction.

View all candidates

Every profile is presented without identifying details. Introductions are handled privately by our team.

How it works

A direct path to the right construction hire.

Construction recruitment is all we do. We are construction recruitment experts for GCs, developers, CMs and owners hiring field and office talent.

01

Tell us who you need

Share the position, location, and essential requirements. We will clarify the brief with you.

02

We headhunt construction talent

Our experts map the market and directly approach relevant professionals, including people not looking at job postings.

03

Meet a focused shortlist

We qualify experience and interest before presenting candidates with useful context for your decision.

Relocation and travel

Relocation Placements

Over the last few years we've filled more and more positions with candidates willing to relocate on their own, or with minimal initial relocation help from the client. We always fill with local candidates when possible. But relocation placements are a specialty of ours, and we know how to make them work for clients who are committed to filling the position.

Placement protection

12-month replacement guarantee

On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.

Extended coverage applies to eligible placements billed and paid at the full standard fee under the signed client recruiting agreement.

Three-Month Free Replacement

If a placement billed and paid at the full standard fee separates for a qualifying reason within the first three months, Construction Headhunters will conduct one replacement search for the same or substantially similar position at no additional professional recruiting fee.

Months Four Through Twelve: Half-Fee Replacement

If the hire separates during months four through twelve, the client receives one replacement at half the standard professional fee. Applies only to original placements billed and paid at the full standard fee.

Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.

What does the 12-month replacement guarantee include?

On standard (non-reduced) fee agreements, every placement comes with a 3-month free candidate replacement guarantee. From months 4 to 12, we'll still replace the candidate at half off. That's a full year of coverage. We've never needed to use the extended guarantee.

Eligibility, exclusions, notification requirements, payment requirements, and replacement terms are governed by the signed client recruiting agreement.