Vice President of Finance

Compensation: $160,000-$220,000

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing, private equity–backed construction company known for its commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional customer service. With the majority of its business driven by insurance-related projects, the company is entering an exciting phase of expansion—both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

To support this next stage of growth, the company is seeking a Vice President of Finance to build a scalable financial foundation, lead modernization initiatives, and help position the organization for sustainable, long-term success.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in Omaha, Nebraska.

The Opportunity

The VP of Finance will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, partnering closely with ownership and the private equity sponsor to drive financial discipline, transparency, and growth. This individual will lead the transition from cash-based to accrual accounting under US GAAP, oversee the company’s first external audit, and build the systems and team necessary to support continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, board, and private equity partners on capital structure, growth, and financial planning.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling aligned with company objectives.

• Partner with ownership and investors on value creation initiatives such as margin expansion, working capital optimization, and M&A execution.

• Support due diligence and integration efforts for acquisitions.

Financial Reporting & Investor Relations

• Serve as the primary financial liaison with the private equity sponsor.

• Deliver timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting—including board decks, monthly and quarterly updates, and KPI tracking.

• Provide insights, scenario analyses, and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Accounting & Audit Readiness

• Oversee the transition to accrual-based accounting in compliance with US GAAP.

• Select and manage the company’s external audit firm; lead preparation for the first annual audit.

• Establish strong internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure financial integrity.

Operational Finance & Performance Management

• Implement systems and processes for job costing, WIP tracking, cost-to-complete, and revenue recognition.

• Collaborate with project management and operations to align financial reporting with field performance.

• Enhance visibility into margins, overhead allocation, and insurance claim cycles.

• Develop and monitor operational KPIs to drive accountability and efficiency.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team.

• Design a finance organization capable of supporting rapid growth, M&A activity, and increasing complexity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).

• 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in construction, roofing, or related industries.

• Demonstrated success transitioning to accrual accounting and leading financial audits.

• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition principles.

• Experience in private equity–backed or high-growth environments preferred.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a hands-on, collaborative style.