VP of Finance and Accounting

CooperDouglas; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employee ownership

Full benefits

Job summary

CooperDouglas is seeking a VP Finance & Accounting to lead the regional finance and accounting function in Irvine. This senior role partners with regional executives to shape strategy, manage risk, and drive growth across a significant portfolio of large-scale projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction finance, CPA or MBA, strong executive presence, and expertise in ERP, Excel, and data visualization. Onsite in Irvine with full benefits and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership responsibility within construction.
• Experience with large commercial or civil contractors and revenue recognition on long-term projects.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, advanced Excel, and data visualization tools; comfortable using AI and analytics to improve decisions.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance partner to regional executive leadership, contributing to strategy and growth planning.
• Analyze regional financial results and present recommendations to the executive team.
• Provide project-level financial analysis and forecasting for a large project portfolio.
• Assess financial strength of project owners and joint venture partners; advise on major contracts.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor cash position at regional level.
• Oversee regional accounting and reporting in coordination with corporate teams.
• Apply analytics and forecasting to deliver deeper performance insights.
• Develop and mentor the finance and accounting team for future leadership.
• Represent the region with clients, trade partners, and financial institutions.

Skills

Executive presence

Strategic finance

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Data visualization

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or MBA (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

CooperDouglas is partnering with a large, employee-owned construction company to hire a VP Finance & Accounting for one of its largest region in Irvine. This is a senior leadership seat that serves as the financial partner to regional executive leadership, with a direct voice in how the business grows and manages risk. You will lead both the finance and accounting functions for a significant region delivering large-scale, complex projects. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a finance executive who combines technical depth with strong executive presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance partner to regional executive leadership, contributing to strategy, growth planning, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Analyze regional financial results, including profitability, cost trends, and overhead performance, and present clear recommendations to the executive team.
• Provide proactive project-level financial analysis and forecasting to support sound decisions across a large portfolio of projects.
• Evaluate the financial strength of project owners and joint venture partners, and advise on the financial terms of major contracts.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor cash position at the project and regional level.
• Oversee regional accounting and financial reporting in coordination with corporate finance, tax, risk management, and shared services teams.
• Apply advanced analytics, forecasting models, and data visualization tools to deliver deeper insight into business performance.
• Build, develop, and mentor a finance and accounting team, creating clear accountability and a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Represent the region with clients, trade partners, and financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership responsibility within construction.
• Construction industry experience is required, particularly with large commercial or civil contractors and revenue recognition on long-term projects.
• Public accounting experience is a huge plus.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, advanced Excel, and data visualization tools, with comfort using AI and data analytics to improve decision-making.
• Familiarity with construction insurance, bonding, lien laws, and contractor tax considerations.
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to read a room, speak up with confidence, and influence senior operators.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to develop people and collaborate across functions.

This is an onsite role in Irvine, Ca

Compensation up to $225,000 + annual bonus + employee ownership + full benefits!