Construction Director of Finance & Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical insurance

PTO

Competitive salary

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting for our California construction operations. You will lead the full accounting function, drive WIP and percentage-of-completion processes, and partner with executives to improve profitability and controls.

The role requires a hands-on leader with strong communication skills, capable of building an in-house function and scalable finance infrastructure during growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong construction accounting experience.
• 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.
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve processes.
• Hands-on leadership style with strategic focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full accounting and finance function including day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Oversee WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion, job costing, and project profitability across varied contracts.
• Transition accounting functions in-house and build scalable processes and controls.
• Develop stronger accounting processes, reporting standards, and workflows.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team and determine future structure.

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP accounting

Percentage-of-completion

Job costing

Project profitability

Leadership

Communication

Financial systems implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and establish stronger financial controls
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically while remaining close to the details
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executives, accounting professionals, project teams, and field operations

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical insurance options with substantial employer contribution
• PTO package