Business Manager

Business Manager/CFO

Location: Gypsum, Colorado

Full-Time role.

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Business Manager with a strong foundation in accounting, human resources, and business operations. This role will oversee financial performance, manage administrative functions, and support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a 2–4-person admin team to complete all bookkeeping, accounting, finance, HR and other administrative tasks for multi-disciplinary operations (excavation, paving, aggregate and asphalt production, and sales). Delegate and oversee tasks, structure checks and balances, and ensure departmental cross training for all admin tasks.

Oversee day-to-day business operations, including budgeting, payroll, and cash flow management.

Maintain accurate financial records, prepare monthly and quarterly reports, and collaborate with external accountants as needed.

Manage accounts receivable/payable and ensure timely billing and collections.

Monitor project budgets and job costing to ensure profitability and efficiency.

Lead HR functions such as 401K management, health insurance, hiring, onboarding, and compliance tracking.

Collaborate with leadership on business development, vendor contracts, and operational planning. ?

Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations relevant to construction and finance.

Sales tax administration for gravel sales.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. (Not required, but strongly suggested)

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in business or financial management (construction industry preferred).

Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong understanding of GAAP financial principles, job costing, and budgeting.

Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the initiative to independently identify solutions. Then collaborate with management, assess available information, and make sound, well-informed business decisions in a timely manner.

Impeccable time management skills, ability to manage multiple high priority items at one time and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred experience in property management including executing leases, tenant management, collections, utilities and repairs.