Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Office, Wilmington, DE
CFO
Position Summary
At EDiS, we’ve been building what matters for over a century—and we know that behind every great builder is a rock-solid financial foundation. That’s where you come in.
We’re on the search for a Chief Financial Officer who knows their way around a balance sheet and a boardroom. Someone who can lead a team, steer strategy, and still get excited about the details. You’ll be our financial compass—guiding the company with clarity, insight, and a commitment to smart, sustainable growth.
If you’re a mission-driven leader who wants to play a real role in shaping a company’s future—we’d love to meet you.
Your Priorities Will Be:
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Lead with the Numbers (Obviously). You’ll develop the strategy behind the dashboards—forecasting growth, building financial plans, and guiding big-picture decisions with real-time information.
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Keep Our House in Order. Oversee accounting, payroll, job costing, audits, and reporting across all divisions, with a steady hand and a sharp eye.
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Coach the Team. Manage and mentor a team of six accounting pros, building a culture of accountability, trust, and growth.
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Be Our Strategic Sounding Board. Work closely with the CEO and executive team to evaluate business opportunities and make smart, forward-thinking decisions.
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Balance Risk and Reward. Evaluate financial performance, maintain internal controls, and keep us aligned with our values, goals, and shared rewards.
Day to Day You Will:
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Translate complex financials into clear insights for company leadership—no magic decoder ring required.
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Help Project Executives and Estimators set the right margins, then track performance throughout the life of each project.
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Lead and continually improve our job cost and financial systems.
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Coordinate internal audits and prepare external financial reporting.
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Work alongside HR to support compensation strategy, benefit design, and team growth.
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Lead with presence—mentoring your team, championing EDiS culture, and keeping the big picture in focus.
Your Skills Look Like:
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Deep knowledge of construction industry finance, accounting, and job cost systems.
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Tech savvy—especially in Microsoft Excel and major accounting software (we use Viewpoint/Spectrum).
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Strong communicator—you know how to speak finance to non-finance people.
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Creative thinker and practical problem-solver—you find a way through, not around.
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Steady under pressure and calm in the chaos—you bring confidence and clarity to the table.
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You build great teams and even better relationships.
Your Experience Looks Like:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
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10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience (construction industry background is a major plus).
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5+ years of experience leading a team—hiring, mentoring, and developing talent.
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Proven track record of contributing to company strategy and long-term success.
Your Benefits Look Like:
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Medical and Dental Insurance
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401(k) match
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Wellness Program
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Short & Long Term Disability
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Maternity & Paternity Leave
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Tuition reimbursement program
What’s Your First Step?
Here’s how our hiring process typically works:
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We’ll review your resume. If you haven’t included references, you may be asked for them.
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If there’s a potential fit, you’ll be invited to a 30-minute screening call with a member of our team.
We respect your time—and your leadership—and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
What Every EDiS Employee Signs Up For:
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Work ethically and with integrity, always.
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Prioritize EDiS’ Project Zero safety and health program.
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Engage in, and are intentional about, EDiS’ Transformational Culture.
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Be a Premier Builder, implementing our processes and standards for every client.
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Pursue personal and professional growth and development.
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Serve as caretakers of EDiS’ financial health, resulting in Profitable Growth and Shared Rewards.
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Build our company, individual, and client legacies through everything we do.
