Vice President Finance

Park Capital Search; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading Private Equity firm is seeking a transformational Vice President of Finance for a dynamic construction platform. This executive role involves designing financial systems, providing strategic financial insight, and leading M&A initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in project-based industries and expertise in job costing. The position offers competitive benefits including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan, aiming to build a high-performing finance team to support aggressive growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a senior finance leader in construction or project-based industries.
• Deep expertise in process design and implementation for scalable financial systems.
• Mastery of job costing and project accounting.
• M&A experience in PE‑backed environments and integration planning.
• Strong communication and leadership to partner with the CEO and Board.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the CEO's strategic partner for financial insight.
• Design and implement scalable financial systems and processes.
• Lead financial due diligence for strategic acquisitions.
• Lead due diligence, valuation modeling, and integration for acquisitions.
• Partner with CEO and PE sponsor to drive growth and value creation.
• Develop and mentor a high‑performing finance and accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job costing expertise

M&A experience

Business acumen

Education

CPA, CFA, or MBA

CPA

CFA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

President | Executive Search Partner | PE Shared Services Founder

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Park Capital Search has been exclusively retained by a leading Private Equity Sponsor to identify a transformational Vice President of Finance for one of its rapidly scaling construction platform companies.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This isn't your typical finance role. This is your opportunity to architect the financial infrastructure that will define the next chapter of growth for a dynamic construction organization. We're looking for a builder—someone who gets energized by turning chaos into clarity, implementing world‑class processes, and creating financial systems that don't just track performance but drive it.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Serve as the CEO's strategic partner, providing the financial insight and foresight that shapes company‑wide decisions on growth, capital allocation, and risk management.
• Build and execute financial strategies that align with aggressive growth targets and private equity performance expectations.

Process Implementation & Financial Infrastructure (Your Superpower)

• Design and implement scalable financial systems, processes, and controls from the ground up—this is where you'll make your mark.
• Establish best‑in‑class frameworks for budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting that create clarity and drive accountability across the organization.
• Transform financial operations from reactive to proactive, building the infrastructure that supports rapid, disciplined growth.

Job Costing & Project Accounting Mastery

• Own the job cost process—ensure accurate, real‑time visibility into project profitability through rigorous job costing, WIP reporting, and margin analysis.
• Partner with operations leaders to implement financial controls that improve project performance and eliminate cost overruns.
• Deliver financial insights that empower project managers to make smarter, faster decisions in the field.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation modeling, and integration planning for strategic acquisitions.
• Identify and evaluate M&A opportunities that accelerate platform growth and create value.
• Work closely with the CEO and PE sponsor to execute deals that expand market presence and capabilities.
• Build, develop, and inspire a high‑performing finance and accounting team.
• Create a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Mentor your team to think like business partners, not just number crunchers.

Reporting, Compliance & Governance

• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting to the CEO, Board, and private equity stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Provide transparency and confidence through exceptional financial communication.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must‑Haves:

• Proven track record as a senior finance leader in construction, contracting, field services, or other project‑based industries.
• Deep expertise in process design and implementation—you've built financial systems that scale and processes that stick.
• Mastery of job costing and project accounting—you know how to track every dollar on every job and turn that data into actionable insights.
• Strong M&A experience, ideally in a PE‑backed environment—you've been through the deal cycle and know how to integrate acquisitions successfully.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills—you can translate complex financial concepts into clear action plans.
• Business acumen that goes beyond the numbers—you understand how construction operations work and how finance drives performance.

Preferred:

• CPA, CFA, or MBA
• Experience working with private equity sponsors and meeting aggressive growth targets
• Track record of scaling finance functions in high‑growth environments

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Within 12 months, you will have:
  • Implemented robust job costing systems that provide real‑time project profitability visibility
  • Built scalable financial processes and controls that support 2‑3x revenue growth
  • Established a high‑performing finance team with clear roles, accountability, and development paths
  • Delivered accurate, insightful financial reporting that drives better decision‑making across the organization
  • Supported the successful execution of at least one strategic acquisition
• Within 24 months, you will have:
  • Created a financial infrastructure that positions the company for continued M&A activity and organic growth
  • Become an indispensable strategic partner to the CEO and Board
  • Built a finance function that's recognized as a competitive advantage

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Ready to Build Something That Matters? If you're a finance leader who thrives on process implementation, job cost mastery, and creating order from complexity, we want to hear from you. Contact Park Capital Search to learn more about this transformational opportunity.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Strategy/Planning
• Civil Engineering and Construction

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)