VP/Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide the financial direction of our construction business in Bath, Maine. This role will oversee core planning and reporting activities while providing insight that helps leadership improve performance, manage risk, and support sustainable growth. The position also plays a key role in evaluating expansion opportunities and ensuring financial discipline across operations.

Responsibilities:

• Direct companywide financial planning activities, including annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and longer-term outlooks that support strategic goals.

• Oversee timely and accurate financial statements, close processes, and analytical reviews to explain performance trends and key variances.

• Manage liquidity planning, working capital priorities, and cost oversight to maintain financial stability and operational efficiency.

• Establish and enhance accounting controls, finance policies, and reporting procedures to strengthen compliance and decision-making.

• Provide senior leadership with financial analysis, scenario modeling, and recommendations that inform business strategy and investments.

• Assess potential acquisitions through valuation analysis, due diligence, and financial modeling, then support integration efforts after transactions close.

• Partner with operational leaders to review project results, job costing, margin performance, and revenue recognition within a construction setting.

• Lead, coach, and develop finance and accounting team members to build capability, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within the construction industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including financial evaluation and post-deal integration activities.
• Strong knowledge of project-based accounting, job costing, and construction-specific financial measures.
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities and the ability to translate complex data into business recommendations.
• Background in designing or improving internal controls, financial processes, and reporting standards.