What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Finance and Operations position at CR CONTRACTING and Careers?
ABOUT C.R. CONTRACTING
At C.R. Contracting we know that doing the best work means investing in our people. Our diversified team full of talent, experience, and character continues to grow our company by leading the newest pavement trends while maintaining the highest safety and service standards. From airports and bridges to city streets and freeways, C.R. Contracting is a complete pavement solutions company.
BENEFITS
This position is eligible for the company's 401(k) after 500 hours of service. Medical/Vision Insurance will be covered at 90% of the lowest premium, with the remainder of premiums being covered via pre-tax payroll deductions by the employee. Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance are all covered at no charge to the employees by the company. This position is eligible for our unlimited time off policy. Please refer to the handbook for additional information on benefits and policies.
JOB SUMMARY
The Vice President of Finance and Operations is a senior management role responsible for the overall financial health, operational effectiveness, and scalable growth of the organization. Serving as a key strategic partner to the CEO, the Vice President of Finance and Operations translates company strategy into disciplined execution by aligning financial management, operational performance, and enterprise-wide accountability.
This role provides executive leadership over finance and operations, ensuring strong financial controls, efficient systems, and data-driven decision-making across the business. The Vice President of Finance and Operations drives performance through rigorous planning, forecasting, and execution, while building the infrastructure, teams, and processes necessary to support long-term profitability and organizational resilience. The Vice President of Finance and Operations acts as a steward of the company’s resources, a catalyst for operational excellence, and a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES [TRAVEL, SUPERVISORY EXPECTATION, ETC.]
- Fully develop and execute the businesses financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and long-term stability
- Manage and improve all financial functions including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, treasury, and tax
- Present all complex financial and operational information to the CEO, management team and other key stakeholders
- Oversee audits, tax filings, insurance programs, and regulatory compliance; oversee job cost reporting, WIP analysis, margin performance, and project financial controls to
- Partner with other financial team members to design and maintain strong internal controls to mitigate financial and operational risk, as well as safeguard all company assets
- Monitor and review all material sourcing, pricing and procurement processes to control cost volatility and protect margins
- Understand and manage bonding capacity, baking relationships, working capital, and cash flow cycles
- Review all major bids for accuracy, examine pricing strategies, and know operational backlog margins to ensure growth and risk exposure
- Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure financial and operational performance
- Supervise contract risk, potential claim exposure, insurance strategy and all legal risks related to personnel, project and operations
- Direct all business functions to drive cross-department alignment, operational efficiency, and all execution of the business strategy and vision, financial goals, and performance targets
- Partner with operational leaders to establish performance metrics, cost controls, and productivity improvements; drive operational discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organization
- Monitor and analyze company performance against budgets, forecasts, and strategic goals; identify risks, trends, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions when needed
- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and results
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
- Partner with HR and executive leadership on compensation strategy and incentive programs
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Expert knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles (GAAP), and financial reporting
- Deep understanding of operational management, cost structures, and performance drivers across complex organizations
- Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital planning
- Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance best practices
- Knowledge of regulatory, tax, and compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels
- Ability to execute intricate financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting for the business
- Strong operational leadership skills, including process optimization and performance management
- Ability to have executive-level communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial and operational information clearly to owners, boards, and management
- Ability to assess risk, identify trends, and proactively implement corrective actions
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution when required
- Ability to establish structure, discipline, and accountability across the enterprise
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and operational continuity
- Ability to influence at the executive level and act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and ownership
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
- 10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance and operations in the construction industry
- Proven leadership and people management skills, including building, mentoring, and holding leadership teams accountable
- Proven experience overseeing both financial management and operational execution
- Strong and proven understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and operational metrics
WORK ENVIRONMENT [INCLUDES WORK HOURS, WORK SETTING, TRAVEL, ETC.]
- Primarily working in an office setting during a standard work week; Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Working at desk primarily; with occasional light lifting, extended periods of sitting, and looking at computer screens
- Travel will be required to visit with stakeholders, clients or to project sites up to 50% of the time
If given an offer letter, the job offer will be contingent on the proper completion of a drug screen and background check. C.R Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. C.R. Contracting considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status and any other legally protected characteristics. C.R. Contracting follows all applicable Title VII, ADEA, FLSA and ADA requirements.
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