Finance Director

About the Role

High visibility and direct exposure to the President and C-suite leadership. Broad cross-functional exposure and meaningful influence. Our client is a well-established construction company located near Pleasant Prairie, WI, and a subsidiary of one of the largest companies in its industry. As the organization continues to experience strong growth and success, they are adding a Finance Director to lead the accounting and finance functions in a blended role. Reporting directly to the President, this individual will oversee the company's entire finance and accounting function while serving as a key business partner to leadership. The Finance Director will work closely with senior leadership to support strategic business decisions, identify opportunities to improve profitability, strengthen financial performance, and help drive the organization's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial analysis.
• Provide leadership with clear insights into profitability, performance, trends, and business opportunities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting.
• Manage accounting functions including revenue recognition, project accounting, inventory, and financial controls.
• Develop financial models and analysis to support pricing, investments, contracts, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with operational and commercial leaders to improve margins, cash flow, and overall business performance.
• Strengthen financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership and support organization-wide decision-making.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• Strong experience in finance leadership, FP&A, accounting, or a combination of these areas.
• Advanced credentials such as a CPA, MBA, or other relevant professional designation preferred.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• High visibility and direct exposure to the President and C-suite leadership.
• Opportunity to collaborate across the organization and influence key business decisions.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture.
• Meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help shape the company's continued growth.

Job reference: JN-102026-7123812