Vice President Finance

VP of Finance – Commercial Contractor - Washington DC Metro Area

Company Overview

Our client is a mid-size commercial contractor based in the Washington, DC/Baltimore metro area. The company is stable, profitable, and highly respected, known for a long-tenured team and an ethical, relationship-driven approach.

Position Overview

The VP Finance is the senior accounting and finance leader, reporting to the President. The role combines hands-on Controller ownership with a broader leadership and business-partnering remit, split between core accounting and finance leadership, and higher-level planning, risk, and decision support for the President and ownership.

What the Role Involves

Core Accounting and Finance

• Ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and accurate internal financial reporting
• Job-cost accounting, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition
• Cash management, banking relationships, and internal controls
• Involvement in an active ERP transition

Strategic and Business Partnering

• Producing clear management reporting that explains performance, cash position, risk, and key issues directly to the President and ownership
• Leading annual budgeting and variance analysis, with proportionate forecasting and KPI development
• Partnering with operations on project profitability reviews, improving the quality and usefulness of financial information across the business
• Translating detailed financial data into practical insight that supports senior-level decision making
• Contributing financial analysis and judgment to important business decisions as they arise
• Leading and developing a small accounting team, including addressing performance issues directly

Candidate Profile

• Strong technical accounting background; construction experience required
• Comfortable working hands-on in detailed accounting, not just managing through others
• Experience leading a small team
• CPA or public accounting background a plus but not required

This is an office-based leadership role. The company offers the opportunity to lead the finance function of a stable, respected business and work directly with the President and ownership.

Compensation will be competitive for the scope and seniority of the role.