Finance Director

KMA Human Resources Consulting; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

ESOP contribution 12%

Health insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with company matching

Job summary

Sargent Corporation in Orono, Maine, seeks a Finance Director to lead strategic finance initiatives. Reporting to the CFO, you will steer mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and analysis, treasury management, and long-range planning, partnering with executives to align capital choices with growth objectives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance with director-level experience, strong M&A track record, exceptional modeling and communication skills, and a collaborative leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Director-level or senior leadership role.
• Demonstrated mergers and acquisitions experience, including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and integration.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis.
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership, boards, and external stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of capital allocation, treasury management, and risk management principles.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO to develop and execute financial strategies that support the Company's long-term growth objectives.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to Executive and Senior Management teams.
• Lead the development of enterprise financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial models.
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Source and evaluate acquisition opportunities within current and adjacent markets.
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation modeling, transaction analysis, and deal structuring activities.
• Build and maintain acquisition pipelines, target screening processes, and M&A reporting tools.
• Oversee treasury management and deployment of excess cash in accordance with Company investment policies.
• Support banking, surety, lender, and investment advisor relationships.
• Conduct strategic capital expenditure analysis and capital allocation planning.
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives and financial risk assessments.

Skills

M&A experience

Strategic leadership

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Excel proficiency

Communication

Relationship building

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/related field

MBA/CFA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Sargent Corporation is seeking a Finance Director to join our collaborative team based in Orono, Maine.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Director is a strategic financial leader responsible for advancing Sargent's growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and analysis, treasury management, and long-range financial planning. This highly visible leadership role serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive and Senior Management teams, providing the financial insight and analytical foundation that guides enterprise strategy, capital allocation decisions, and future growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, strong financial acumen, M&A experience, and a collaborative leadership style.

• $130k-170k annually, Depending on experience.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Minimum 12% annual ESOP contribution
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA with company matching contribution

Requirements of the Finance Director

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required
• MBA, CFA, or other advanced financial credentials preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Director-level or senior leadership role
• Demonstrated mergers and acquisitions experience, including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and integration
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning expertise
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis
• Deep understanding of capital allocation, treasury management, and risk management principles
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership, boards, and external stakeholders
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools preferred
• Construction, infrastructure, heavy civil, or contractor industry experience preferred
• Experience with employee-owned companies (ESOPs) is beneficial
• Ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights

Responsibilities of the Finance Director

• Partner with the CFO to develop and execute financial strategies that support the Company's long-term growth objectives
• Provide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to Executive and Senior Management teams
• Lead the development of enterprise financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial models
• Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to support business decisions
• Source and evaluate acquisition opportunities within current and adjacent markets
• Lead financial due diligence, valuation modeling, transaction analysis, and deal structuring activities
• Build and maintain acquisition pipelines, target screening processes, and M&A reporting tools
• Oversee treasury management and deployment of excess cash in accordance with Company investment policies
• Support banking, surety, lender, and investment advisor relationships
• Conduct strategic capital expenditure analysis and capital allocation planning
• Support enterprise risk management initiatives and financial risk assessmentsSargent Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.