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.

#LI-KJ1 #LI-RB1