Director of Finance

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-CONSTRUCTION

Job Description

Thrive Companies are built upon a shared passion - a devotion to creating meaningful relationships. The kind that makes us better people, that fill our lives with authenticity. We are inspired by our work, by our ability to create for those looking for community - for a place to call home, for neighbors to build real and lasting friendships with, for a place to create memories for a lifetime.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Finance – Construction is responsible for leading and managing all construction financial operations, financial controls, draw processes, and job cost accuracy for Thrive Construction and related development projects. This role ensures disciplined financial execution, cost tracking integrity, proper cash management, and proactive visibility to support construction delivery, profitability, and compliance.

REPORTS TO: SVP of Finance

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Construction Financial Leadership & Oversight

• Lead full‑cycle construction execution across assigned development projects, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget adherence.
• Maintain Thrive Construction financials including Work In Progress job cost tracking, project forecasting, cost‑to‑complete, reconciliations, and committed cost accuracy.
• Prepare Thrive Construction draw documents and work with banks to get Owner Draws submitted and funded.
• Work with Development, Asset Management, Accounting, and Finance to ensure aligned reporting and visibility.
• Produce For-sale profitability reports and other reports as needed.

Financial & Operational Controls

• Monitor/analyze monthly financial performance; advise management of deviations and recommend actions to assure objectives are achieved.
• Review analysis of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward goals and objectives.
• Cash management for Thrive Construction.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee internal, external, lender, and regulatory audit processes.
• Coordinate CAT Tax filings for Thrive entities.
• Prepare and post AIA Customer Invoicing

Vendor / Trade Partner Management

• Support vendor onboarding and prequalification.
• Ensure contract compliance, COIs, lien waivers, and insurance requirements are met.
• Support risk identification, mitigation strategies, and change management.
• Ensure vendors are paid out on the scheduled basis and work with staff to ensure PO accuracy.
• Complete 1099 process.

Other Responsibilities

• All other duties as assigned to support Thrive’s mission and strategic growth initiatives.

SKILLS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics.
• 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, Construction preferred.
• Proficiency in Procore or similar Construction management Software.
• Proficiency in Netsuite or similar accounting software.
• Proficiency in excel.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to accurately process and record a large volume of numerical data.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to sit or stand at a desk, or otherwise function, over 8 hours per day.

BENEFITS

• Benefits which include health, dental and vision insurances, 401K with match, generous PTO, yearly bonuses, apartment discounts, and free gym membership.