Director of Finance

RK Company Overview

As a second‑generation, family‑owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

RK Industries is seeking a Director of Finance to serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and Corporate Controller, supporting financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across a multi‑business‑unit construction platform. This role is responsible for improving forecast accuracy, enhancing visibility into project and business unit performance, and driving data‑informed decision‑making across construction, fabrication, and building services operations. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in project‑based finance and thrives in a fast‑paced, operationally driven environment.

• Build and maintain monthly forecasting and long-range financial planning across multiple business units
• Deliver variance analysis, and performance insights to executive leadership
• Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning and operational decision‑making
• Develop and manage balance sheet forecasts, including working capital and key drivers
• Provide timely, high‑quality ad hoc analysis to support evolving business needs

• Partner closely with the CFO and Corporate Controller on budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
• Prepare executive‑level reporting materials for leadership and external stakeholders, including lending partners
• Support lender reporting, compliance packages, and financial communications
• Provide insight into EBITDA drivers, cost performance, and margin trends

• Analyze project profitability, cost‑to‑complete, and margin trends using job costing, WIP, and percentage‑of‑completion (PCM) accounting
• Evaluate backlog, burn rate, and execution trends to assess financial performance and forecasting accuracy
• Assess the financial impact of change orders, margin erosion, and project risks
• Translate project execution timelines into cash flow forecasts and working capital impacts
• Identify performance drivers across projects and business units and recommend improvement opportunities

• Support monthly close review and financial statement analysis in partnership with the Corporate Controller
• Deliver accurate, timely reporting packages for executive leadership
• Ensure consistency and reliability of financial data across systems and business units

• Develop and maintain short‑and‑long‑term cash flow forecasts
• Analyze actual vs. forecasted cash performance and provide actionable insights
• Support working capital optimization, including billing, collections, and project cash flow timing

• Support compliance with GAAP, lender requirements, and internal policies
• Assist with audits and required financial documentation
• Coordinate with external financial stakeholders, including banks and lending institutions
• Contribute to strengthening internal controls and financial governance

• Build strong relationships across finance and business unit teams
• Partner with operational leaders to align financial insights with project execution
• Promote accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in construction or project‑based industries
• Strong expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Deep understanding of job costing, WIP, and percentage‑of‑completion accounting (PCM)
• Experience supporting lender reporting and external financial relationships
• Experience in multi‑entity or multi‑business‑unit environments
• Str…