Sr. Director Finance

Lee Contracting•Pontiac, MI

About The Position

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today! We are proud to offer our employees: Paid Holidays Upon Hire Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA with Employer Contribution Paid Time Off Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance Employee Stock Ownership Program And so much more!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)
8–15+ years of progressive finance experience, including construction or project-based environments
Strong background in project finance, FP&A, budgeting, and financial systems
Experience leading ERP or financial system implementations
Deep understanding of construction accounting, cost controls, and revenue recognition
Proven ability to manage risk and influence senior stakeholders
Strategic financial leadership and business partnering
Advanced financial modeling and forecasting
Strong understanding of construction project economics
Demonstrated ability to organization staff to support business needs
Systems-oriented mindset with experience driving process improvement
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
High attention to detail with a strong control and risk mindset

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

Responsibilities

Lead financial oversight of the company’s construction projects, including cost tracking, forecasting, cash flow management, and margin analysis
Partner with project managers and operations teams to monitor project performance, identify variances, and drive corrective actions
Oversee project budgeting, change orders, claims, and revenue recognition in compliance with accounting standards
Evaluate project financial risks, contingencies, and contractual exposures
Support bid reviews, financial modeling, and feasibility analysis for new projects
Lead corporate FP&A activities, including monthly forecasting, long-range planning, and scenario analysis
Lead the financial activities related to growth and M&A considerations
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and investment decisions
Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and insights to executive leadership and the board
Analyze company-wide performance, profitability, and cost drivers to support business optimization
Own the annual budgeting process across corporate functions and project portfolios
Establish budget controls, monitoring processes, and performance metrics
Ensure alignment between strategic objectives, operational plans, and financial targets
Drive accountability for financial results across departments
Lead the implementation, optimization, and integration of financial systems (ERP, project controls, budgeting, reporting tools)
Improve financial processes, controls, and data accuracy across project and corporate environments
Partner with IT and external vendors to ensure systems meet operational and reporting needs
Promote automation, standardization, and scalability of financial processes
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and project-related risks
Support enterprise risk management frameworks and internal control design
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, contractual requirements, and internal policies
Support audits, lender reporting, and external stakeholder requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members across project and corporate functions
Act as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, operations, and project teams
Foster a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement