Director of Finance

Job Description
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
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
Accounting Manager / HR
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Future Accounting Personnel
Works Closely With
Director of Operations
Director of Preconstruction & Estimating
Project Managers
Banking Partners
Surety
Insurance Broker
Outside CPA
Legal Counsel
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting Leadership
Provide leadership and oversight of all accounting operations, including:
Monthly financial statement preparation
Month-end and year-end close
General ledger management
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Payroll oversight
Fixed assets
Tax coordination
Audit coordination
Internal financial controls
Accounting policy development
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while creating scalable financial systems and procedures.

Construction Financial Management
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.

Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare and present timely financial information, including:
Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Cash Flow Statement
WIP Reports
Executive KPI Dashboards
Backlog Reporting
Department Performance Reporting
Forecasting Models
Provide executive leadership with meaningful financial analysis that supports informed business decisions.

Financial Planning & Business Strategy
Develop and maintain:
Annual operating budgets
Rolling financial forecasts
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.

Banking, Bonding & Risk Management
Maintain and strengthen relationships with:
Banking institutions
Surety partners
Insurance broker
Outside CPA
Partner with ownership regarding:
Bonding strategy
Banking relationships
Working capital management
Equipment financing
Capital expenditures
Insurance renewals
Financial risk management
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. Executive Leadership
Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and executive leadership team. Participate in:
Weekly Leadership Meetings
Quarterly Strategic Planning
Annual Budget Planning
Organizational Planning
·Long-Range Financial 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
Financial reporting improvements
Dashboard implementation
Process documentation
Department capacity planning
Banking transitions
Bonding transitions
Equipment evaluations
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
Construction financial expertise
Collaborative leadership
Excellent communication skills
Strong analytical ability
Calm decision-making under pressure
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. Growth Opportunity
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.
\nCompany Description
Simile Construction Service in Modesto is a faith-based, family-owned-and-operated business with a strong commitment to giving back to the community.

We give back with employee-fundraisers for various charities and by performing volunteer work. We donate our construction management services for community projects like the restoration of Modesto's historic State Theatre. We give back because it's a small way we can say Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. Company Description
Simile Construction Service in Modesto is a faith-based, family-owned-and-operated business with a strong commitment to giving back to the community. We give back with employee-fundraisers for various charities and by performing volunteer work.

We donate our construction management services for community projects like the restoration of Modesto's historic State Theatre. We give back because it's a small way we can say Thank you.\r\n\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer.