Sr. Director Finance

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Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee‑owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee‑owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. Our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available.

We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

Benefits

• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• And so much more!

Key Responsibilities Project Finance & Construction Financial Oversight

• Lead financial oversight of the company’s construction projects, including cost tracking, forecasting, cash flow management, and margin analysis
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to monitor project performance, identify variances, and drive corrective actions
• Oversee project budgeting, change orders, claims, and revenue recognition in compliance with accounting standards
• Evaluate project financial risks, contingencies, and contractual exposures
• Support bid reviews, financial modeling, and feasibility analysis for new projects

Corporate FP&A & Financial Strategy

• Lead corporate FP&A activities, including monthly forecasting, long‑range planning, and scenario analysis
• Lead the financial activities related to growth and M&A considerations
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, capital planning, and investment decisions
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and insights to executive leadership and the board
• Analyze company‑wide performance, profitability, and cost drivers to support business optimization

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Own the annual budgeting process across corporate functions and project portfolios
• Establish budget controls, monitoring processes, and performance metrics
• Ensure alignment between strategic objectives, operational plans, and financial targets
• Drive accountability for financial results across departments

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead the implementation, optimization, and integration of financial systems (ERP, project controls, budgeting, reporting tools)
• Improve financial processes, controls, and data accuracy across project and corporate environments
• Partner with IT and external vendors to ensure systems meet operational and reporting needs
• Promote automation, standardization, and scalability of financial processes

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and project‑related risks
• Support enterprise risk management frameworks and internal control design
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, contractual requirements, and internal policies
• Support audits, lender reporting, and external stakeholder requirements

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members across project and corporate functions
• Act as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, operations, and project teams
• Foster a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred)
• 8–15+ years of progressive finance experience, including construction or project‑based environments
• Strong background in project finance, FP&A, budgeting, and financial systems
• Experience leading ERP or financial system implementations
• Deep understanding of construction accounting, cost controls, and revenue recognition
• Proven ability to manage risk and influence senior stakeholders

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic financial leadership and business partnering
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting
• Strong understanding of construction project economics
• Demonstrated ability to organize staff to support business needs
• Systems‑oriented mindset with experience driving process improvement
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
• High attention to detail with a strong control and risk mindset

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance and Sales

Industry

Construction

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