Vice President of Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Provide strategic insight to executive leadership on performance, growth opportunities, and capital allocation
• Support long-term planning, including geographic expansion, project mix, and capital structure
• Oversee financial performance across all projects, ensuring strong cost control and margin management
• Partner with project executives, project managers, and estimating teams on job costing, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Review WIP schedules and cost-to-complete projections to identify risks and opportunities early
• Manage company liquidity, working capital, and cash flow forecasting tied to project cycles
• Maintain relationships with banks, sureties, and financial partners
• Support bonding capacity and ensure compliance with financial covenants
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Ensure GAAP-compliant construction accounting practices
• Lead audit and tax coordination with external partners
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial discipline
• Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and data visibility across the organization
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to support operational and financial decision-making
• Lead and mentor the accounting and finance team
• Promote accountability and financial awareness across operational departments
• Build a scalable finance function to support continued growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent preferred
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Strong experience in construction, engineering, real estate development, or related industries
• Deep knowledge of construction accounting, including WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion, job cost accounting, and retainage management
• Familiarity with ESOP and annual valuations is a plus

Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong financial and business acumen
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial leaders
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High level of integrity and financial stewardship
• Thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Why Join Kokolakis?

• Employee-owned company (ESOP)
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• Competitive salary and 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks PTO, holidays, volunteer time off, and Summer Fridays
• Paid parental leave to support growing families
• Investment in your growth with paid CPE, licenses, and tuition reimbursement
• Additional perks including cell phone allowance, mileage reimbursement, and wellness program reimbursement
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with company events and opportunities to stay connected

About the Role

• This role goes beyond traditional accounting—it’s about turning financial data into actionable insights, guiding leadership decisions, and ensuring our projects and operations are positioned for success.
• You’ll sit at the intersection of finance and operations, partnering closely with executive leadership, project teams, and business units to bring clarity to performance, manage risk, and support smart, sustainable growth.
• From overseeing construction financials to strengthening systems and leading a high-performing team, your impact will be felt across the entire organization.
• If you’re someone who can connect the numbers to the bigger picture, influence decision-making, and build structure in a fast-paced environment, this is a highly visible leadership role with meaningful impact.