Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Construction Location: Brisbane Salary: Up to $200,000 Super Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity Due to continued growth, a well-established construction business is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance function for its construction division. This is a hands-on CFO role , ideal for someone with a strong background in construction finance who is comfortable operating across payroll, project trusts, subcontractor payments, compliance and financial reporting. You will play a key role in supporting project delivery, cashflow management and financial governance across active projects. Reporting to the Construction Director, you will manage a small finance team and work closely with project and site-based stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the finance function for the construction division, managing a team of 3 Oversee payroll in line with construction awards and EBAs, including allowances, overtime and RDOs Ensure compliance with the Building Industry Fairness (Security of Payment) Act Manage subcontractor progress claims, payment schedules, retentions and trust accounts Oversee AP/AR, cashflow forecasting, month-end reporting, BAS, GST and payroll tax Provide commercial and financial insight to support project delivery and leadership decisions Partner closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and Contracts Administrators About You Proven experience in construction accounting, project finance or commercial construction finance Strong working knowledge of BIF Act compliance , subcontractor payments and trust accounts Experience managing payroll under construction awards and EBAs Confident working with operational and site-based teams Highly organised, detail-focused and commercially minded Qualifications & Systems Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Finance CPA or CA qualification (or working towards) highly regarded Experience with systems such as Jobpac, Cheops, Viewpoint, MYOB, Xero or similar What’s on Offer Senior, hands-on CFO role within a growing construction business Direct access to leadership and operational decision-making Stable project pipeline and long-term career opportunity Competitive salary package aligned to experience How to Apply: If you are ready to advance your career and contribute to the dynamic world of construction, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position to [email protected]. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Contact Person: Elisiva Caesar Ascend Recruit [email protected]