Job Description

We’re working with a well-established construction and services contractor that’s known for long-term client relationships and a people-first culture. Our client is seeking a Vice President of Finance to join the executive leadership team and partner closely with the CFO to drive financial performance, strengthen operational insights, and support strategic growth.

Why this role stands out

• Executive seat at the table: direct partnership with the CFO and leadership team
• High-impact scope: influence profitability, cash flow, forecasting, and project performance across the business
• Build and modernize: lead a major financial systems transformation and process improvements
• People-forward environment: collaboration, development, and mentorship are core to the culture

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO to shape and execute financial strategy aligned to growth goals
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning tied closely to operational priorities
• Deliver clear reporting, variance analysis, and executive-level insights to support decision-making
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and close disciplines aligned with U.S. GAAP
• Strengthen project-level financial visibility, including work-in-progress reporting and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Build dashboards and KPIs that connect financial results to operational execution
• Drive operational finance partnership across estimating, project management, and field operations to improve margins and outcomes
• Lead a company-wide financial systems/ERP implementation and ongoing process automation efforts (without getting lost in the weeds)
• Maintain strong internal controls and support risk management across contracts, growth initiatives, and operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance/accounting team; build a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Support external relationships as needed (audit, banking, bonding, and insurance partners)
• Travel up to 25% , typically planned in advance for key business meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA and/or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within construction or project-based environments
• Strong background in project financial management (job costing, margin analysis, and WIP-style reporting)
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop talent, and partner cross-functionally with operations leaders
• Strong judgment and decisiveness in complex, fast-moving situations
• Experience leading financial systems/ERP implementations and driving process improvement/automation
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

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