About the Role
We are a growing residential construction firm seeking a CPA with residential construction experience. As leadership transitions to oversee the broader organization, we need a high-level operator to manage and oversee our Scattered Sites division.
This is a highly involved role-you will design systems, maintain margins, and solve complex operational challenges across a large portion of the business. You'll lead a diverse team from field managers to IT, ensuring every home moves through the pipeline-from design to closing-with precision.
Beyond technical expertise, this role requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Success depends on the ability to navigate high-pressure environments, manage conflict, and maintain team alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Emotional Intelligence
Manage high-stakes conversations with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams to drive productive outcomes
Maintain client confidence and protect organizational reputation during challenges
Anticipate and de-escalate conflicts before they impact operations
Act as a stabilizing force for internal teams, ensuring a productive and professional environment
Operational Leadership
Lead and mentor ~15 remote Field Managers
Oversee Estimating, Sales, Accounting, and Pre-Production teams
Systems & Process Development
Design, implement, and improve scalable systems across the organization
Ensure workflows are repeatable, efficient, and risk-mitigated
Financial Oversight
Conduct detailed financial analysis across POs, individual projects, and business segments
Review estimates and pricing with a high level of financial scrutiny
Pre-Production Management
Oversee design, permitting, and financing processes to maintain a steady pipeline
Manage Sales Consultants, CAD, permitting teams, and client coordination
Problem Solving & Execution
Serve as the final escalation point for operational, client, and team issues
Manage selections database, IT infrastructure, and document systems
Qualifications
CPA required with strong financial analysis and forecasting capabilities
Experience in residential construction, particularly scattered-site builds
Advanced Excel skills (nested IFs, VLOOKUPs, complex formatting)
Ability to operate in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to build systems and improve operational efficiency
Work Style & Mindset
Comfortable balancing executive strategy with hands-on problem-solving
Adaptable and proactive in a growing company environment
Strong attention to detail with a systems-driven mindset
Why This Role Stands Out
This is an opportunity to build and shape operational systems within a growing organization. The role offers a blend of construction, finance, leadership, and strategy, with direct impact on business outcomes.
Culture
Focus on integrity and doing the right thing for employees, customers, and the organization
Emphasis on building repeatable, scalable systems
Commitment to excellence through attention to detail