Vice President of Finance | Strategic Executive Leadership Opportunity

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President of Finance | Strategic Executive Leadership Opportunity

Indianapolis, Indiana

Drive Strategy. Build Value. Lead Growth.

Jack Laurie Group is seeking an exceptional Vice President of Finance to become one of the key executive leaders helping shape the future of our company.

This is more than a traditional finance or accounting leadership role.

We're looking for a strategic financial executive who will partner directly with ownership, the President, and our Board of Directors to help drive company strategy, improve profitability, strengthen financial performance, and maximize the long-term enterprise value of the business.

Just as importantly, we're looking for a leader who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get in the trenches with the team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys partnering with operations, solving problems, improving processes, coaching people, and helping the business win—not simply reviewing financial statements from behind a desk.

While this leader will oversee all accounting and finance operations, their greatest impact will come from helping shape where the company is going—not simply reporting where it has been.

The ideal candidate has experience leading finance within a growing organization and understands project-based businesses such as construction, specialty contracting, manufacturing, industrial services, or similar environments. More importantly, they possess the strategic mindset, leadership ability, and business acumen to influence decisions at every level of the organization.

Executive Leadership Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the President, ownership, and executive leadership team.
  
• Present strategic financial analysis, recommendations, and business insights to the President and Board of Directors.
  
• Participate in quarterly Board meetings as the organization's financial leader.
  
• Help shape the company's long-term strategic vision through sound financial leadership.
  
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support sustainable growth and organizational scalability.
  
• Drive initiatives that increase EBITDA, profitability, cash flow, and overall enterprise value.
  
• Evaluate acquisitions, investments, capital expenditures, financing opportunities, and strategic business initiatives.
  
• Build executive dashboards, KPIs, and financial scorecards that provide actionable insights for leadership.
  
• Provide financial guidance that helps leadership make confident, informed business decisions.
  

Financial Strategy & Business Performance

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
  
• Develop financial strategies that support the company's long-term growth objectives.
  
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, optimize working capital, and strengthen financial performance.
  
• Analyze profitability by division, customer, market, and project.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and internal controls.
  
• Build scalable financial systems and processes that support a growing organization.
  
• Partner with leadership to establish financial objectives and measure organizational performance against them.
  

Accounting & Finance Leadership

• Provide executive oversight for all Accounting and Finance functions across multiple business units.
  
• Lead:
  
• Financial Reporting
  
• Month-End Close
  
• General Ledger
  
• Accounts Payable
  
• Accounts Receivable
  
• Payroll
  
• Treasury & Cash Management
  
• Banking Relationships
  
• Audit Coordination
  
• Tax Compliance
  
• Ensure accurate, timely, and meaningful financial reporting.
  
• Continuously improve accounting systems, reporting capabilities, and financial processes.
  
• Maintain strong internal controls while supporting organizational growth.
  

People Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Accounting & Finance organization.
  
• Foster a culture built on accountability, collaboration, urgency, continuous improvement, and servant leadership.
  
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and retain exceptional finance professionals.
  
• Establish clear expectations while creating opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  
• Lead by example with a hands-on leadership style, remaining engaged in the day-to-day business while empowering others to succeed.
  
• Build strong relationships across Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Project Management, and Executive Leadership.
  
• Lead organizational change initiatives that improve both the Finance function and the overall business.
  

Operational Partnership

• Partner closely with Operations, Purchasing, Estimating, Sales, and Project Management.
  
• Provide financial guidance that improves operational decision-making across the organization.
  
• Understand and improve:
  
• Job Costing
  
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting or similar project accounting methodologies
  
• Revenue Recognition
  
• Labor Productivity
  
• Project Profitability
  
• Cost Controls
  
• Forecast Accuracy
  
• Translate financial information into operational strategies that improve execution and profitability.
  
• Help operational leaders understand financial performance and create accountability throughout the business.
  

What We're Looking For

• Proven executive finance leadership experience within a growing organization.
  
• Experience in commercial construction, specialty contracting, manufacturing, industrial services, distribution, or other project-based industries is strongly preferred.
  
• Previous experience as a Vice President of Finance, CFO, Corporate Controller, Director of Finance, or similar executive leadership role.
  
• Demonstrated success increasing EBITDA, improving cash flow, strengthening financial controls, and creating measurable enterprise value through strategic financial leadership.
  
• Proven experience driving profitability, financial performance, and sustainable organizational growth.
  
• Strong understanding of:
  
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  
• Cash Flow Management
  
• Financial Reporting
  
• Internal Controls
  
• Cost Accounting
  
• Job Costing
  
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting or similar project-based financial management
  
• KPI Development & Executive Reporting
  
• Experience building scalable financial systems and improving organizational processes.
  
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing finance and accounting teams.
  
• Executive presence with the ability to influence ownership, executive leadership, and Board members.
  
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in a way that drives better business decisions.
  

What Sets You Apart

• You think like a business executive—not just a finance leader.
  
• You understand that finance should help shape the future of the company—not simply report its past.
  
• You know how to increase EBITDA, improve cash flow, and maximize enterprise value.
  
• You enjoy being in the trenches with your team and partnering with operations to solve real business challenges.
  
• You believe the best leaders are visible, approachable, and willing to roll up their sleeves.
  
• You are equally comfortable presenting to the Board of Directors, coaching your accounting team, and collaborating with operational leaders.
  
• You build exceptional teams and develop future leaders.
  
• You balance strategic vision with a hands-on leadership style.
  
• You lead with humility, accountability, integrity, and a servant-leadership mindset.
  

Compensation

• Base Salary: $175,000–$200,000, based on experience
  
• Generous executive performance-based bonus structure
  
• Comprehensive executive benefits package
  
• Opportunity to directly influence the financial performance and long-term success of a growing organization
  

Why Join Jack Laurie Group

At Jack Laurie Group, we believe finance is far more than a support function—it is a strategic driver of our business.

As our Vice President of Finance , you'll have a seat at the executive table, partnering directly with ownership, the President, and the Board of Directors to influence major decisions, improve profitability, strengthen operations, and maximize the long-term value of the company.

You'll build and develop an exceptional finance organization, help shape business strategy, drive operational excellence, and leave a lasting impact on a company that continues to grow.

If you're the kind of leader who enjoys influencing strategy in the boardroom, partnering with operations in the field, and rolling up your sleeves to help your team succeed, we'd love to meet you.