Senior Vice President, Finance

Pape-Dawson; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class benefits

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers seeks a Senior Vice President of Finance in San Antonio, TX to partner with executives to strengthen financial visibility, support growth, and improve performance across a multi-entity, project-based organization.

Responsibilities include leading planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; driving project finance improvements; leading acquisitions integration; and building a high-performing finance team. MBA or CPA preferred; 15+ years of progressive finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Experience in multi-entity, project-based organizations.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills.

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.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Management reporting

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial analytics tools

Job description

Senior Vice President, Finance# Pape-Dawson Careers## Senior Vice President, FinanceApply: San Antonio - Bank: Full time: Posted Today: JR101803**Job Description:****Overview**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 If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [e-mail] or call [phone]. **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-DawsonPape-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.