Vice President Finance

VP of Finance – Commercial Contractor - Washington DC Metro Area

Company Overview

Our client is a mid-size commercial contractor based in the Washington, DC/Baltimore metro area. The company is stable, profitable, and highly respected, known for a long-tenured team and an ethical, relationship-driven approach.

Position Overview

The VP Finance is the senior accounting and finance leader, reporting to the President. The role combines hands-on Controller ownership with a broader leadership and business-partnering remit, split between core accounting and finance leadership, and higher-level planning, risk, and decision support for the President and ownership.

What the Role Involves

Core Accounting and Finance

• Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and accurate internal financial reporting
• Job-cost accounting, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition
• Cash management, banking relationships, and internal controls
• Involvement in an active ERP transition

Strategic and Business Partnering

• Producing clear management reporting that explains performance, cash position, risk, and key issues directly to the President and ownership
• Leading annual budgeting and variance analysis, with proportionate forecasting and KPI development
• Partnering with operations on project profitability reviews, improving the quality and usefulness of financial information across the business
• Translating detailed financial data into practical insight that supports senior-level decision making
• Contributing financial analysis and judgment to important business decisions as they arise
• Leading and developing a small accounting team, including addressing performance issues directly

Candidate Profile

• Strong technical accounting background; construction experience required
• Comfortable working hands-on in detailed accounting, not just managing through others
• Experience leading a small team
• CPA or public accounting background a plus but not required

Working Environment

This is an office-based leadership role. The company offers the opportunity to lead the finance function of a stable, respected business and work directly with the President and ownership.

Compensation will be competitive for the scope and seniority of the role.

If this sounds of interest, please apply below and we'll schedule a confidential chat!