Director of Finance And Accounting

Simile Construction is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to serve as the company’s senior financial and accounting leader and a key member of the executive leadership team. This position is responsible for leading all accounting operations while providing the financial leadership necessary to support the company’s continued growth. The Director of Finance combines the responsibilities of an experienced Construction Controller with strategic financial planning, business analysis, and executive partnership. The Director of Finance works closely with the President, Director of Operations, Director of Preconstruction & Estimating, Project Managers, and executive leadership to ensure the company maintains accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, disciplined cash management, and reliable financial information that supports sound business decisions. As Simile Construction continues to grow, this individual will play an important role in strengthening the company’s financial systems, improving reporting, enhancing forecasting, and building scalable processes that support long-term success. REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports To: President / CEO Direct Reports Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Future Accounting Personnel Works Closely With Director of Operations Director of Preconstruction & Estimating Project Managers Banking Partners Surety Insurance Broker Legal Counsel PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide leadership and oversight of all accounting operations, including: Monthly financial statement preparation Month-end and year-end close Accounts payable Accounts receivable Payroll oversight Fixed assets Tax coordination Audit coordination Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while creating scalable financial systems and procedures. Lead all construction-specific financial management activities, including: Monthly Work in Progress (WIP) preparation Revenue recognition Percentage-of-completion accounting Job cost accounting Cost-to-complete forecasting Over/under billing analysis Cash flow forecasting Retainage management Lead monthly financial review meetings with the Director of Operations and Project Managers. Partner with Operations to improve project financial performance, identify project risks early, and improve forecasting accuracy. Prepare and present timely financial information, including: Balance Sheet Income Statement Cash Flow Statement WIP Reports Department Performance Reporting Provide executive leadership with meaningful financial analysis that supports informed business decisions. Financial Planning & Business Strategy Develop and maintain: Company overhead analysis Department financial analysis Breakeven analysis Capacity planning models Cash flow projections Evaluate the long-term financial implications of strategic business decisions and provide recommendations that improve profitability and financial performance. Maintain and strengthen relationships with: Banking institutions Surety partners Insurance broker Partner with ownership regarding: Banking relationships Working capital management Capital expenditures Insurance renewals Review major contracts from a financial perspective, including payment terms, retainage, billing schedules, cash flow implications, and financial risk. Organizational Development & Continuous Improvement Serve as a strategic business partner who continuously evaluates the health and scalability of the organization beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. Responsibilities include: Continuously evaluate financial systems, accounting processes, and reporting procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Develop meaningful KPI dashboards and executive reporting that improve visibility into company performance. Partner with executive leadership to improve budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial decision-making. Evaluate business systems and workflows to identify opportunities for automation and operational improvement. Support strategic initiatives including ERP implementation, process improvements, and financial reporting enhancements. Recommend improvements that strengthen profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term financial performance. Foster a culture of accountability by providing timely, accurate financial information that supports informed decision-making throughout the organization. Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and executive leadership team. Weekly Leadership Meetings Quarterly Strategic Planning Annual Budget Planning Organizational Planning Provide objective financial analysis while respectfully challenging assumptions, identifying business risks, and supporting sound executive decision-making. Act as a trusted advisor to ownership by providing sound financial insight, objective analysis, and practical recommendations that support the company’s continued growth. Strategic Initiatives Lead or participate in major company initiatives, including: ERP implementation Accounting software evaluation Process documentation Department capacity planning Banking transitions Bonding transitions Support financial due diligence for significant business initiatives as needed REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. CPA preferred but not required. Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience. Minimum of 5 years within commercial construction. Extensive experience with: Construction accounting WIP reporting Job costing Revenue recognition Cash flow forecasting Budgeting Banking Bonding Insurance Experience leading accounting teams and mentoring staff. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS CPA, CMA, or CCIFP designation. Experience with commercial general contractors between $30 million and $100 million in annual revenue. Experience implementing ERP systems. Experience supporting organizational growth and executive leadership. Strong understanding of commercial construction operations. KEY COMPETENCIES The successful candidate will demonstrate: Executive presence Strategic thinking High integrity Strong business acumen Collaborative leadership Strong analytical ability Ability to respectfully challenge leadership decisions Ability to translate financial information into actionable business recommendations Commitment to continuous improvement Passion for building scalable organizations SUCCESS IN THE FIRST 12 MONTHS The successful Director of Finance will: Successfully transition financial responsibilities from the retiring CFO. Build trusted relationships with ownership, Operations, and executive leadership. Maintain accurate and timely monthly financial reporting. Continue effective WIP preparation and monthly project financial reviews. Improve budgeting and forecasting processes. Strengthen banking, bonding, and insurance relationships. Improve visibility into company overhead, capacity, profitability, and cash flow. Develop executive KPI dashboards that provide greater visibility into company performance, profitability, cash flow, and forecasting. Identify and implement meaningful financial and operational improvements that position Simile for long-term growth. This position is intended to become a long-term member of Simile Construction’s executive leadership team. As the company continues to grow, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility, leadership, and compensation based on individual performance and company needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr