Vice President Finance

Vice President, Finance

Rochester, NY

JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with a rapidly growing commercial construction company in search of a Vice President of Finance to join its leadership team. This organization has deep roots in the Rochester community and has earned recognition as a Rochester Top 100 company, an Inc. 5000 recipient, and one of New York’s Best Companies to Work For.

This leadership role presents an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking finance executive to help shape the next phase of the company’s growth. The Vice President of Finance will serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership while maintaining hands-on oversight of the company’s accounting and financial operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting and operational finance, paired with a proactive, analytical mindset and the ability to drive strategic decision-making through data, forecasting, and financial insight.

This role requires a high-energy leader with a strong sense of urgency who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The VP of Finance will play a critical role in strengthening financial infrastructure, improving operational efficiencies, supporting growth initiatives, and helping the organization stay ahead of the curve.

The team is dedicated to living its core values, having fun, and delivering exceptional results for clients. If you are an A-player who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, thinking strategically, and partnering with a team of high performers and caring professionals, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial leader and trusted advisor to the executive team, helping drive business growth, profitability, and operational excellence
• Lead the company’s financial strategy, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning efforts with a forward-looking and analytical approach
• Provide timely financial insights, KPI reporting, dashboards, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making
• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including job costing, WIP schedules, progress billing, sales tax, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, monthly close, and cost accounting
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Lead and mentor the Accounting Manager, Accounting Coordinator, and administrative accounting support team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain project and company-wide budgets in collaboration with executive leadership and project managers
• Monitor project financial performance, analyze variances, and proactively identify risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement
• Drive cash flow management and forecasting activities to ensure the business is positioned for continued growth and stability
• Partner closely with operations and project leadership to improve financial visibility and profitability across projects
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies across finance and accounting functions
• Oversee and manage the company’s outsourced IT function
• Serve as the primary liaison to the company’s outsourced HR partner, ensuring efficient payroll processes and effective utilization of HR services
• Work closely with external CPA firms and industry consultants to support annual financial statements, tax strategy, and compliance initiatives
• Ensure accurate multi-state sales tax compliance and reporting
• Review contracts and financial agreements to ensure appropriate controls, risk mitigation, and compliance
• Conduct ongoing financial and operational analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with project managers, vendors, contractors, and leadership to support successful project execution and company objectives
• Stay current on industry trends, construction finance best practices, and evolving regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
• 7 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including significant experience within construction, project-based, or commercial contracting environments
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP schedules, progress billing, and revenue recognition
• Proven ability to balance strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational accounting responsibilities
• Demonstrated success in financial forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, and business analytics
• Highly analytical with strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to bring energy, urgency, accountability, and a collaborative mindset to the organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively partner with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Advanced proficiency in accounting systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

Salary Range

• $140-175k

JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.