Director of Finance in Construction with CPA

$160,000 - $220,000/Yr

Ledgent - Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time - Senior

Walnut Creek, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Director of Finance in Construction is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial operations of a construction company. This position requires expertise in accounting practices, particularly in compliance with GAAP, and a strong background in the construction industry. The role involves managing accounting teams, ensuring compliance with multi-state regulations, and providing financial reporting and analysis to support business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll teams.
• Lead corporate accounting in compliance with GAAP, preparing income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, work-in-process schedules, and account reconciliations.
• Manage audits, including 401(k), and coordinate tax filings with CPA.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state contractor licensing and annual reporting.
• Calculate monthly commissions and generate monthly financial summaries and dashboards.
• Support team cross-training and maintain up-to-date process documentation.
• Handle multi-state sales, use, and privilege tax filings, as well as personal property tax returns.

Requirements

• CPA certification
• Experience in financial report writing
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Senior level experience in finance
• Proficiency in account reconciliation
• Expertise in Sage/Timberline software

Benefits

• 401(k)