Director of Finance and Accounting

Simile Construction is looking for an experienced Director of Finance to join our executive leadership team. This key role will lead our financial and accounting operations while helping strengthen the systems, strategy, and planning that support Simile’s continued growth.

Location:

Modesto, CA

Category:
Finance

Employment type:

Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW
Simile Construction is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to serve as the company’s senior financial and accounting leader and a key member of the executive leadership team.

This position is responsible for leading all accounting operations while providing the financial leadership necessary to support the company’s continued growth. The Director of Finance combines the responsibilities of an experienced Construction Controller with strategic financial planning, business analysis, and executive partnership.

The Director of Finance works closely with the President, Director of Operations, Director of Preconstruction & Estimating, Project Managers, and executive leadership to ensure the company maintains accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, disciplined cash management, and reliable financial information that supports sound business decisions.

As Simile Construction continues to grow, this individual will play an important role in strengthening the company’s financial systems, improving reporting, enhancing forecasting, and building scalable processes that support long-term success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

CPA preferred but not required.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.

Minimum of 5 years within commercial construction.

Extensive experience with:

Construction accountingWIP reporting

Job costing

Revenue recognition

Cash flow forecasting

Budgeting Banking Bonding Insurance Experience  leading accounting teams and mentoring staff.

• $150K/yr-$190K+/yr
• Competitive salary, company performance based bonuses
• Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k)
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership training
• Supportive, team-oriented work culture

Provide leadership and oversight of all accounting operations, including:

• Monthly financial statement preparation
• Month-end and year-end close
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Payroll oversight
• Fixed assets
• Tax coordination
• Audit coordination

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while creating scalable financial systems and procedures.

Lead all construction-specific financial management activities, including:

• Monthly Work in Progress (WIP) preparation
• Revenue recognition
• Percentage-of-completion accounting
• Job cost accounting
• Cost-to-complete forecasting
• Over/under billing analysis
• Cash flow forecasting
• Retainage management

Lead monthly financial review meetings with the Director of Operations and Project Managers.

Partner with Operations to improve project financial performance, identify project risks early, and improve forecasting accuracy.

Prepare and present timely financial information, including:

• Balance Sheet
• Income Statement
• Cash Flow Statement
• WIP Reports
• Department Performance Reporting

Provide executive leadership with meaningful financial analysis that supports informed business decisions.

Financial Planning & Business Strategy

Develop and maintain:

• Company overhead analysis
• Department financial analysis
• Breakeven analysis
• Capacity planning models
• Cash flow projections

Evaluate the long-term financial implications of strategic business decisions and provide recommendations that improve profitability and financial performance.

Maintain and strengthen relationships with:

• Banking institutions
• Surety partners
• Insurance broker

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