Vice President Finance

The Pave; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Ocala, Florida is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead its financial infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of finance experience, particularly in construction, with a strong focus on job-cost accounting and institutional-quality reporting. This hands-on leadership role involves managing budgeting, cash flow, and the implementation of enterprise-grade accounting systems like NetSuite. The company is looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance and accounting experience, primarily in construction or heavy civil.
• Strong experience in institutional-quality financial reporting.
• Will oversee job-cost accounting and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management.
• Implement and optimize accounting systems for scalability.
• Support M&A activities and growth initiatives.

Skills

10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience

Job-cost accounting

Construction cash flow dynamics

WIP reporting

Experience with enterprise-grade accounting systems

Education

CPA or equivalent credential

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Industry: Construction – Asphalt and Paving

Reports to: CFO

Location: Ocala, Florida

Role Overview

The Vice President of Finance will lead the financial infrastructure, reporting, and controls for a growing paving and heavy civil construction platform. This role is responsible for building and operating a scalable, institutional‑grade finance function, supporting organic growth and acquisitions, and transitioning the company from contractor‑style accounting to enterprise‑level financial management.

The VP of Finance will own financial reporting, accounting systems, budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management, with a strong emphasis on job‑cost accounting, cash flow visibility, and institutional‑quality reporting for lenders, investors, and ownership.

This role is hands‑on but strategic, requiring deep construction finance experience and proven leadership through system implementations and process upgrades.

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Produce institutional‑quality financial reporting (GAAP‑compliant) for lenders, investors, board members, and ownership.
• Prepare and present financial packages including:
• Income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Job‑cost and WIP reporting
• Budget vs. actual analysis
• KPI dashboards and variance analysis
• Establish financial controls, policies, and procedures consistent with scaled, PE‑backed or lender‑driven environments.

Construction & Job‑Cost Accounting

• Oversee job‑cost accounting, WIP schedules, percent‑complete accounting, and backlog reporting.
• Ensure accurate tracking of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and overhead allocation.
• Partner with operations to improve project‑level visibility, margin forecasting, and risk identification.
• Monitor underbillings/overbillings and proactively manage cash flow impacts.

Systems & Process Implementation

• Lead the implementation or optimization of NetSuite or comparable accounting systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage Intacct, CMiC).
• Drive migration away from QuickBooks.
• Design scalable accounting workflows that integrate with estimating, project management, payroll, and equipment systems.
• Ensure data integrity, reporting consistency, and audit readiness.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management

• Own annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Manage working capital, including AR/AP, billing cycles, retainage, and cash forecasting.
• Support banking relationships, covenant compliance, and lender reporting.
• Assist with bonding support, insurance reporting, and financial documentation.

M&A and Growth Support

• Support acquisitions through:
• Purchase accounting
• Integration of acquired companies into financial systems and reporting standards
• Standardize reporting and controls across multiple operating entities, if applicable.
• Lead, develop, and scale the accounting and finance team.
• Set clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to operations, leadership, and ownership.

Qualifications & ExperienceRequired

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with significant experience in construction, paving, asphalt, or heavy civil preferred.
• Proven experience implementing or leading NetSuite or another enterprise‑grade accounting system (not QuickBooks).
• Strong understanding of:
• Job‑cost accounting
• WIP reporting
• Percentage‑of‑completion accounting
• Construction cash flow dynamics
• Experience producing institutional‑quality reporting for lenders, private equity, or sophisticated ownership groups.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls experience.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent credential (preferred, not required).
• Experience in PE‑backed, lender‑driven, or acquisitive environments.
• Multi‑entity or roll‑up experience.
• Familiarity with bonding, equipment depreciation strategies, and construction‑specific KPIs.