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Director, Finance Services Accounts

Kent CompaniesUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
United States
Posted
11 hours ago
Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivableBudgetingCash Flow ManagementCost AccountingFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingForecastingGAAPInternal ControlsRisk Management

Job Description

Job Description
The Director of Finance & Accounting is a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and financial operations across the organization. This position provides leadership over financial reporting, job cost accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, and accounting processes. Financial Leadership
Provide leadership and oversight of accounting and finance activities across the organization.

Partner with the CFO and executive leadership in developing and executing the company’s financial strategy. Establish and maintain consistent accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls throughout the organization. Promote financial accountability throughout the organization. Financial Reporting
Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, timely, and in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Establish and monitor accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP.

Identify financial risks, trends, and opportunities and provide recommendations to executive leadership. Prepare financial analysis and reporting for the CFO, executive leadership, shareholders, and other stakeholders. Internal Controls & Risk Management
Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment, establishing appropriate segregation of duties and financial controls. Assist with the integration of new divisions, acquisitions, and organizational changes.

Analysis & Forecasting
Develop annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with division managers and executive leaders. Cash Flow & Working Capital
Monitor Company cash flow, working capital requirements, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. Prepare cash flow forecast. Identify opportunities to improve working capital and cash conversion. Banking, Bonding, & External Relationships
Assist with management of banking relationships, credit facilities, and liquidity.

Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, bonding companies, insurance providers, and other external stakeholders. Support annual financial statement audits and tax return preparation. Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements. Maintain appropriate documentation and support for audit and tax requirements. Assist with bonding and surety reporting, including financial statements, WIP schedules, backlog, and other required financial information
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.

Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards. Promote collaboration between accounting and division leaders, project teams, and operations. Provide training on construction accounting, job cost, WIP, and financial reporting to others throughout the organization.

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
~ 8 to 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
~ Experience in the construction industry, preferably with a multi-division or multi-entity contractor
~ Strong knowledge of construction accounting, financial reporting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
~ Preferred education and experience
Experience with a construction accounting system such as Viewpoint Spectrum, Viewpoint Vista, Sage, Foundation, or similar platforms
Weekly pay
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
Scholarship opportunities for dependents

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