Vice President Finance- Commercial Construction

*** Must have commercial construction industry experience

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Vice President of Finance for our Southwest Region, a key group that encompasses large-scale commercial, civil, and renewable energy construction. As the financial leader of the Southwest Region, the VP Finance is expected to participate in the overall financial management of the Region and serve as a strategic business partner to the Regional President, Vice Presidents of Operations, and the entire regional leadership team in developing and implementing growth and operational improvement strategies for the business. This role contributes to the overall success of the Region by effectively understanding and communicating the risk profile of the business.

Responsibilities

• Financial Analysis & Monitoring
• Analyze Region’s financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with general & administrative budgets.
• Provide the Regional leadership team with proactive analysis, feedback, and input on project performance.
• Evaluate potential joint venture partner financial capability.
• Manage the preparation of Regional joint venture financial statements and other related financial analyses and forecasts.
• Operational Financial Guidance
• Verify owner funding sources to ensure adequate financing exists for new projects and collaborate with operations to mitigate financial risks.
• Provide financial perspective and insight of contract terms in owner agreements.
• Assist with the financial elements of potential acquisitions.
• Oversee and provide guidance with respect to owner audits, owner or subcontractor claims, or other project-related financial issues.
• Collaborate with Corporate Financial Reporting group on tax, license, and compliance issues.
• Partner with the Corporate Risk Management department on insurance and bonding issues.
• Oversee the financial results of the warehouse operations and its financial plan.
• Strategic Planning
• Partner with Business Unit Leaders on their short- and long-term strategic goals and objectives and provide financial analysis for decision-making.
• Align with, communicate, and help drive the Region’s operational and financial goals.
• Budgeting & Cash Management
• Lead yearly office overhead budget process and drive ownership and accountability of actual cost as compared to budget.
• Proactively monitor project and Regional cash position.
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate.
• Financial Leadership & Relationships
• Represent the Region externally to owners, trade partners, and financial institutions.
• Assist as needed the Corporate Training department with financial leadership training.
• Other Responsibilities
• Assist with bonus worksheet & analysis.
• Manage the Region’s subcontractor prequalification process.
• Manage project-specific tax strategy in line with contract terms and state-specific statutes.
• Involvement in employee relocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in the Commercial Construction industry.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP accounting applications.
• General understanding of construction insurance, bonding requirements, lien laws, and sales taxes for contractors.
• Proactive, self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
• Effective problem-solver and decision-maker.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships.

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