Vice President, Finance & Accounting

RSG is seeking a strategic, hands-on VP of Finance & Accounting to lead financial performance, strengthen business operations, and support the long-term success of our employee-owned organization.

As a member of RSG's senior leadership team, the Vice President of Finance and Accounting is a hands-on leader responsible for both the direction and day-to-day execution of the firm's finance and accounting functions. The role advises the CEO and Executive Team, leads and develops the finance team, and personally engages in financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and process improvement. Success requires the ability to move comfortably between executive-level discussions and detailed financial work.

The role also supports RSG’s evolving business model, including private-sector services, productized and technology-enabled offerings, recurring revenue models, and modern financial analytics, while maintaining the discipline required for government contracting.

• Partners with the Executive Team to develop RSG’s financial plans, policies, and priorities. Maintains RSG’s system of financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Operates as a player-doer, setting direction and developing the finance team while remaining directly involved in critical financial analysis, reporting, forecasting, problem-solving, and execution.
• Establishes and manages banking partnerships.
• Manages the ongoing performance, growth, and development of finance and accounting team members.
• Maintains a comprehensive system of controls over all financial and accounting functions.

• Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, AASHTO audit guidance, and applicable state DOT requirements.
• Maintains accounts receivable and payable, ensures appropriate internal controls, and safeguards the receipt of revenue and the management of costs, annual budgets, and actual expenditures.
• Manages banking, investment, and cash flow activities.
• Leads and maintains project and financial accounting system data and reporting capabilities.
• Partners with HR to manage and administer the 401(k) plan, ESOP, and payroll processes.
• Drives operational efficiency and automation of accounting processes, including compliance with time-tracking and billing requirements.

• Clearly communicates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to various stakeholder groups.
• Prepares, communicates, and presents required financial information to the Board.
• Produces and interprets timely financial analysis for management and clearly explains performance, risks, variances, and recommended actions.
• Provides information needed by outside auditors to review and examine the company's financial statements and accounting system.
• Coordinates annual tax reporting, audits, and the statement of overhead preparation with tax CPAs.

• Leads and performs key components of the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning process; works directly with leaders to explain variances and identify corrective actions.
• Monitors and reports project variance and implements controls to guide improvement in project financial performance.
• Personally develops and maintains financial models and forecasts addressing company performance, cash flow, ESOP valuation, trust funding, and other business needs.

• Supports financial strategy for both government and private-sector markets, including commercial pricing, profitability analysis, contract economics, new business opportunities, and revenue diversification.
• Supports the financial evaluation and commercialization of productized services, technology-enabled offerings, and recurring…