Vice President of Finance

Jack Laurie Group • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Jack Laurie Group is seeking a hands-on Vice President of Finance to take ownership of the company's financial function and drive business growth. This is an active, "in the trenches" role, not a passive executive position, focused on using financial insights to create a competitive advantage. The Vice President of Finance will report directly to the President and significantly influence the company's operations, performance, and growth strategies.

Requirements

• Experience in a privately held, mid-sized company
• Background as a Controller, Director of Finance, or similar leadership role
• Strong understanding of construction or operational finance (job costing is key)
• Experience working closely with operations and purchasing teams
• Proven ability to lead a team and hold people accountable
• Communicates clearly and isn’t afraid to speak up

Nice To Haves

• Grit—solves problems instead of avoiding them
• Takes ownership—doesn’t wait to be told what to fix
• Hands-on—will step in and help their team when needed
• Focuses on results, not just reports

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day financial operations and reporting
• Turn numbers into clear, actionable insights for leadership
• Partner with operations to improve job costing, margins, and performance
• Drive accountability across the business through simple, effective scorecards
• Work closely with purchasing and procurement to control costs and improve efficiency
• Lead and develop the finance team while setting the standard for accountability
• Take ownership of cash flow, cost control, and overall financial performance

Benefits

• $140,000 – $150,000 base salary
• Up to 25% performance bonus
• Strong upside for someone who can drive measurable impact across cash flow, margins, and overall financial performance
• Direct access to leadership—you’ll report to the President
• Real influence on how the business runs
• Opportunity to build and improve—not maintain
• A team that values accountability, hard work, and getting results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees