Director of Finance & Accounting

Kent Companies • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field
• CPA, CCIFP, CMA, or other relevant professional certification
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving (for any driver)
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a construction accounting system such as Viewpoint Spectrum, Viewpoint Vista, Sage, Foundation, or similar platforms

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment, establishing appropriate segregation of duties and financial controls.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives designed to increase accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Assist with the integration of new divisions, acquisitions, and organizational changes.
• Develop annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with division managers and executive leaders.
• Monitor actual results, analyze trends, and provide analysis to leadership.
• Review monthly WIP schedules, analyzing percentage-of-completion calculations.
• Identify significant changes and trends in gross margin.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• 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
• Leadership development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior