Construction Director of Finance & Accounting

Boutique Recruiting; Artesia (AZ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead and transform the finance function for a growing construction operation in California. This role drives accounting operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, while partnering with executive leadership to scale the organization during a period of growth.

The ideal candidate brings deep construction finance expertise, practical leadership, and a collaborative style to implement stronger controls,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong construction accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience with financial system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full accounting and finance function, including operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Oversee WIP reporting, percentage‑of‑completion accounting, construction job costing, and project profitability.
• Transition accounting functions in-house and build scalable processes.
• Partner with the General Manager and executives to improve financial visibility.
• Mentor accounting team and shape future department structure.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Strategic Partnership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Position Title: Director of Finance & Accounting

Step into the top finance seat for a growing construction operation where you will have the authority to build, improve, and shape the function. A well-established general engineering contractor specializing in fine grading and asphalt paving is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead its California finance and accounting operations. This hands‑on leadership role oversees accounting, financial reporting, WIP and percentage‑of‑completion accounting, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

The Director will partner closely with executive and operational leadership while helping the organization navigate a significant period of growth and change. Key priorities include bringing accounting functions in‑house, strengthening processes and controls, supporting new financial system implementations, and building a scalable finance infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned construction finance leader who understands the numbers at a detailed level but can also operate as a strategic business partner. This person must be practical, collaborative, and comfortable introducing structure without losing the close‑knit, hardworking culture that has made the organization successful.

Salary Range: $155,000 - $195,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Lead the full accounting and finance function, including day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Oversee WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, construction job costing, and project profitability across projects ranging from smaller maintenance work to multimillion‑dollar contracts
• Transition accounting and WIP responsibilities from outside contractors to an effective internal finance function
• Develop stronger accounting processes, internal controls, reporting standards, and financial workflows
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team while helping determine future department structure and staffing needs
• Partner closely with the General Manager, executive leadership, operations, and project teams to improve financial visibility and business performance
• Support financial system implementations and help establish scalable processes as the organization continues to evolve

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong construction accounting experience required
• Advanced knowledge of WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Strong construction job costing and project profitability experience
• Experience overseeing a complete accounting and finance function
• Experience with financial system implementations