Vice President Finance

Vice President of Finance

Indianapolis, IN

If you’re a construction finance leader who understands the reality of running projects, protecting margins, and supporting operations in the field—not just closing books—this is that role.

Jack Laurie Group is looking for a Vice President of Finance to lead the financial side of a growing construction and specialty contracting business. We need someone who understands how construction companies actually operate… job costing, WIP, labor productivity, billing cycles, change orders, cash flow, and the constant push to protect margins while supporting growth.

This is not a corporate, sit-back executive role. We’re looking for someone who wants to be in the business, work directly with operations leaders, and use financial strategy to create a competitive advantage.

You’ll report directly to the President and play a critical role in driving profitability, operational performance, and long-term growth across multiple divisions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all financial and accounting operations for a multi-division construction business

• Own monthly financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management

• Drive accurate job costing, WIP reporting, and margin analysis across active projects

• Partner directly with Project Managers, Operations Leaders, and Purchasing teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency

• Monitor labor productivity, project performance, committed costs, and cost overruns

• Improve financial visibility through simple, actionable scorecards and KPI reporting

• Oversee billing, AR/AP, retainage tracking, and construction revenue recognition

• Help leadership make real-time business decisions using operational and financial data

• Develop and lead the accounting and finance team while creating a culture of accountability and ownership

• Support strategic planning, growth initiatives, and operational improvements across the organization

What We’re Looking For

• Strong construction finance/accounting background is required

• Experience working within a commercial construction, specialty contracting, flooring, interiors, or project-based environment

• Previous experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or similar leadership role

• Deep understanding of:

• Job costing

• WIP schedules

• Change orders

• Construction billing cycles

• Percentage of completion accounting

• Cash flow management in construction operations

• Experience partnering closely with Operations, Estimating, Purchasing, and Project Management teams

• Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve processes

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where priorities shift quickly

• CPA or public accounting background is a plus, but not required

What Sets You Apart

• You understand construction operations—not just accounting principles

• You know how to protect margins while supporting the field

• You’re willing to challenge problems directly and hold people accountable

• You’re hands-on and willing to jump in when needed

• You focus on solving problems, improving processes, and driving results

• You can communicate financial information in a way operations teams actually understand

Compensation

• Highly competitive compensation package based on experience, leadership background, and construction industry expertise

• Performance-based bonus opportunity

• Compensation is flexible and open to negotiation for the right candidate

• Strong upside opportunity tied directly to business performance, operational improvement, and overall financial impact

Why Join Jack Laurie Group

• Direct access to executive leadership and ownership

• Opportunity to influence the direction of a growing construction company

• Ability to build, improve, and modernize processes—not maintain outdated systems

• High-visibility role with real operational influence

• Team-oriented environment that values accountability, urgency, and results

• Opportunity to help shape the future of the business from both a financial and operational standpoint