Vice President Finance

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 outExecutive seat at the table: direct partnership with the CFO and leadership teamHigh-impact scope: influence profitability, cash flow, forecasting, and project performance across the businessBuild and modernize: lead a major financial systems transformation and process improvementsPeople-forward environment: collaboration, development, and mentorship are core to the cultureKey responsibilitiesPartner with the CFO to shape and execute financial strategy aligned to growth goalsLead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning tied closely to operational prioritiesDeliver clear reporting, variance analysis, and executive-level insights to support decision-makingOversee accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and close disciplines aligned with U.S. GAAPStrengthen project-level financial visibility, including work-in-progress reporting and cost-to-complete forecastingBuild dashboards and KPIs that connect financial results to operational executionDrive operational finance partnership across estimating, project management, and field operations to improve margins and outcomesLead 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 operationsLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance/accounting team; build a culture of accountability and collaborationSupport external relationships as needed (audit, banking, bonding, and insurance partners)Travel up to 25%, typically planned in advance for key business meetingsQualificationsBachelor'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 environmentsStrong 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 leadersStrong judgment and decisiveness in complex, fast-moving situationsExperience leading financial systems/ERP implementations and driving process improvement/automationExcellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

Created: 2026-02-08