Director of Finance

Orion Placement; Hebron (CT); On-site; USD 145,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer is seeking a hands-on finance leader to oversee multi-business financial operations from Amston, CT. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, partnering with the CEO and leadership team to drive profitability and strategic decisions.

The role requires 6+ years of accounting or finance experience, on-site work in Amston, and a track record of building financial models, dashboards, and strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, controllership, or financial operations.
• 2+ years of finance leadership, team management, or financial function oversight preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and profitability analysis experience.
• Understanding of P&L, cash flow, financial reporting, and KPIs.
• Experience with job costing and project profitability is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial systems.
• Experience in construction, contracting, infrastructure, or field services is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; CPA, CMA, or MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple operating businesses.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
• Build financial models, KPI dashboards, and executive reports that support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze project profitability, job costing, revenue trends, gross margins, and financial performance.
• Guide and develop the finance team while strengthening reporting processes, financial controls, and accountability.
• Evaluate capital investments, business expansion opportunities, and acquisition‑related financial integration.
• Improve financial systems and introduce automation to streamline reporting and support business growth.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel

P&L understanding

Cash flow

Financial reporting

Job costing

Project profitability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

CPA CMA MBA credentials

Job description

Pay: $145,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Make a Meaningful Impact Join a growing organization where your financial expertise will directly influence business performance and long-term success.
• Work Alongside Executive Leadership Partner closely with our CEO and leadership team to shape financial strategy and drive smarter business decisions.
• Take Ownership and Lead Build financial systems, improve profitability, and develop a high-performing finance function.
• Expand Your Career Gain exposure to multiple operating businesses, strategic investments, and acquisitions, with potential for future executive-level advancement.
• Enjoy Great Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Location

Amston, CT | On-site

Join our team in a collaborative, in-person environment where you can work directly with leadership and make a visible impact. Limited partial remote flexibility may be considered after demonstrating consistent success in the role.

Note

We're seeking a hands‑on finance leader with 6+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Finance leadership experience and the ability to work on‑site in Amston, CT, are important for success in this position.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're a growing organization supporting multiple businesses in the contracting and professional services industries. Our team is committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and building a workplace where talented professionals can take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow alongside the business.

Job Description

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across multiple operating businesses.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency.
• Build financial models, KPI dashboards, and executive reports that support strategic decision-making.
• Analyze project profitability, job costing, revenue trends, gross margins, and financial performance.
• Guide and develop the finance team while strengthening reporting processes, financial controls, and accountability.
• Evaluate capital investments, business expansion opportunities, and acquisition‑related financial integration.
• Improve financial systems and introduce automation to streamline reporting and support business growth.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, controllership, or financial operations.
• 2+ years of finance leadership, team management, or financial function oversight preferred.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and profitability analysis.
• Understanding of P&L statements, cash flow, financial reporting, and operational KPIs.
• Experience with job costing, project profitability, or service‑based financial operations strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Experience in construction, contracting, infrastructure, or field services is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field preferred. CPA, CMA, or MBA credentials are a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We're building for the future, and you'll have the opportunity to help shape it. You'll enjoy direct access to leadership, meaningful ownership of financial initiatives, and the freedom to develop better ways of working. If you're an analytical, results‑driven finance professional who enjoys solving problems, developing people, and seeing your work make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

JPC-2569

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance