Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Accounting and Finance Indianapolis, United States | Posted on 04/27/2026 Jack Laurie Group has been in business since 1950 and is one of the largest interior service providers in the state. We also install flooring, drywall, acoustical tile ceilings, and offer janitorial services. We provide a safe, open and honest work environment, opportunities for growth, and steady work. We value our employees. Vice President of Accounting & Finance Indianapolis, IN Jack Laurie Group is looking for a Vice President of Accounting & Finance to lead and strengthen the accounting and financial operations of a growing construction and specialty contracting company. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands construction accounting from the ground up—not someone who only wants to review reports from a distance. We’re looking for a leader who wants to be in the trenches with the team, helping solve problems, improving processes, supporting operations, and building a highly accountable accounting and finance department that drives the business forward. You’ll report directly to executive leadership and play a major role in the day-to-day financial health, operational accountability, and long-term growth of the company. What You’ll Do Lead the Accounting and Finance department across multiple divisions and business units Manage and develop a growing accounting team while creating a culture of accountability, urgency, and accuracy Own all core accounting operations including: Month-end close Financial reporting Accounts Payable Construction billing and revenue recognition Drive accurate job costing and WIP reporting across active construction projects Work directly with Project Managers, Operations Leaders, Purchasing, and Estimating teams to ensure financial accountability throughout the lifecycle of projects Analyze labor costs, project profitability, committed costs, and margin performance Improve internal accounting processes, systems, and controls while helping scale the company for future growth Create and maintain simple, actionable financial scorecards and KPIs for leadership teams Assist leadership with forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, and operational decision-making Support audits, tax coordination, banking relationships, and financial compliance requirements Help build a finance and accounting function that supports operations instead of slowing them down What We’re Looking For Strong background in construction accounting and operational finance is required Experience working within commercial construction, specialty contracting, flooring, interiors, or project-based environments Previous experience as a Controller, Director of Accounting, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or similar leadership role Deep understanding of: Percentage of completion accounting Change orders and project billing Cash flow management in construction operations Experience leading larger accounting or finance teams in fast-paced environments Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Estimating, and Project Management teams Strong leadership presence with the ability to hold people accountable while building relationships Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment where no task is beneath leadership CPA or public accounting background is a plus, but not required What Sets You Apart You understand the realities of construction operations and project-based accounting You’re willing to roll your sleeves up and work alongside the team You focus on solving problems and improving processes—not protecting titles You can lead a larger team while still staying connected to the day-to-day operations You know how to turn accounting data into real operational insight You communicate clearly and can work effectively with both field and executive leadership Compensation Highly competitive compensation package based on experience, leadership background, and construction industry expertise Performance-based bonus opportunity Compensation is flexible and open to negotiation for the right candidate Strong upside opportunity tied directly to operational improvement, financial performance, and company growth Why Join Jack Laurie Group Direct access to executive leadership and ownership Opportunity to help build and improve a growing accounting and finance operation High-impact role with visibility across the entire organization Ability to influence both financial strategy and operational execution Team-oriented culture that values accountability, urgency, hard work, and results Opportunity to create long-term impact within a growing construction organization #J-18808-Ljbffr Jack Laurie Group