Senior Vice President, Finance

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, LLC is seeking a Senior Vice President of Finance to partner with executives and operating leaders to strengthen financial visibility, support profitable growth, and drive performance across multiple entities. You will lead business-facing finance, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and oversee acquisitions and financial integrations.

This role requires substantial leadership across finance functions, a track record in project-based professional services,

Qualifications

• Progressive finance leadership experience across multiple functions.
• Experience in project-based professional services, engineering, or consulting preferred.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting knowledge.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and operating leaders.
• Ability to balance strategic analysis with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Partner with operating and project leaders to improve project financial performance and cash flow.
• Oversee finance integration for acquisitions and growth initiatives.
• Improve finance operations including billing, collections, and cash application.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for liquidity planning and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic financial planning

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial analytics tools

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Vice President of Finance partners with executive and operating leaders to strengthen financial visibility, support profitable growth, and improve business performance. The role leads business-facing finance and finance operations for a multi-entity, project-based organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting; explain results and recommend actions to support business objectives.
• Partner with operating and project leaders to improve project financial performance, forecasting, resource planning, billing visibility, and cash conversion.
• Lead finance integration for acquisitions and other growth initiatives, coordinating the alignment of reporting, systems, processes, and controls.
• Improve finance operations, including billing, collections, cash application, and related processes; establish accountability and priorities for ongoing improvement.
• Guide finance systems, data, and analytics improvements to support reliable reporting, efficient processes, and informed decisions.
• Build and develop finance teams, setting clear priorities and accountability while supporting talent development and succession planning.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller to support reliable financial information and address operational issues, while maintaining clear ownership of accounting policy, general ledger, close, tax, and controllership activities.
• Provide analysis and recommendations for executive and other audiences; support liquidity planning, lender reporting, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in business administration, Certified Public Accountant credential, or equivalent advanced qualification is preferred.
• At least 15 years of progressive finance experience, including substantial leadership across multiple finance functions.
• Experience in project-based professional services, engineering, construction, or consulting is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading financial planning and analysis, operational finance, finance transformation, or integration in a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, project economics, working capital, management reporting, financial systems, and analytics.
• Experience partnering with senior executives and operating leaders and developing high-performing teams across locations.
• Ability to balance strategic analysis with hands‑on execution in a growing, private equity-backed or similarly dynamic environment.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About Pape-Dawson

Pape-Dawson is a leading civil engineering and professional services firm, with a history of delivering award‑winning infrastructure and development projects with national impact. Our diverse team of experts is passionate about solving complex problems and making a difference in our communities. We offer career opportunities in a company culture that values personal growth and professional excellence. With world‑class benefits and a commitment to your overall wellbeing, Pape-Dawson is a place where you can thrive both personally and professionally.