Position Title: Director of Finance & Accounting
Step into the top finance seat for a growing construction operation where you will have the authority to build, improve, and shape the function. A well-established general engineering contractor specializing in fine grading and asphalt paving is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead its California finance and accounting operations. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing accounting, financial reporting, WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
The Director will partner closely with executive and operational leadership while helping the organization navigate a significant period of growth and change. Key priorities include bringing accounting functions in-house, strengthening processes and controls, supporting new financial system implementations, and building a scalable finance infrastructure.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned construction finance leader who understands the numbers at a detailed level but can also operate as a strategic business partner. This person must be practical, collaborative, and comfortable introducing structure without losing the close-knit, hardworking culture that has made the organization successful.
Salary Range: $155,000 - $195,000 / Year, DOE
Responsibilities - Lead the full accounting and finance function, including day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Oversee WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, construction job costing and project profitability across projects ranging from smaller maintenance work to multimillion-dollar contracts
- Transition accounting and WIP responsibilities from outside contractors to an effective internal finance function
- Develop stronger accounting processes, internal controls, reporting standards, and financial workflows
- Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team while helping determine future department structure and staffing needs
- Partner closely with the General Manager, executive leadership, operations, and project teams to improve financial visibility and business performance
- Support financial system implementations and help establish scalable processes as the organization continues to evolve
Requirements - Bachelor's degree required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Strong construction accounting experience required
- Advanced knowledge of WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Strong construction job costing and project profitability experience
- Experience overseeing a complete accounting and finance function
- Experience with financial system implementations
- Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and establish stronger financial controls
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically while remaining close to the details
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executives, accounting professionals, project teams, and field operations
Benefits - Competitive base salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Medical insurance options with substantial employer contribution
- PTO package
- Company-provided vehicle
- Potential long-term equity or profit-interest opportunity
If you are a construction finance leader who knows WIP, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting inside and out and wants the opportunity to build a stronger finance function from the ground up, apply today.
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