Vice President of Finance

J Kokolakis Contracting Inc•Tarpon Springs, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Kokolakis is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Finance to help drive financial performance and long-term growth within our employee-owned company. 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. As an employee-owned company, this role also plays an important part in supporting our ESOP structure and the overall financial health of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required
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
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

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA, or equivalent preferred
Familiarity with ESOP and annual valuations is a plus

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
Improve integration between accounting, project management, and estimating functions
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

Benefits

Employee-owned company (ESOP) where employees directly benefit from long-term success
100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
Competitive salary
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
Cell phone allowance
Mileage reimbursement
Wellness program reimbursement