The Company:

The Company is a critical infrastructure solutions/construction provider. Headquartered in the Midwest, it benefits from over 100 years of operating experience, strong customer relationships, industry-leading equipment, and a comprehensive operating footprint with multiple regional locations comprising manufacturing facilities and contracting service operations. The Company’s mission is to be the most trusted provider to customers by offering reliable products and services with exceptional customer service and a best-in-class safety record.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the performance of the organization’s accounting and finance functions at all levels both at corporate and in the field/acquired companies.
• Evaluate, manage, and motivate the accounting and finance team with a strong emphasis on planning, organization, preparation, follow-up and internal communication.
• Play a strategic role as a proactive advisor/coach to the leadership team (with support from the Sponsor) on infrastructure required to support the continued growth of the overall business.
• Provide executive presence to an audience of both internal and external stakeholders, including the Company’s executive management team, corporate leadership team, and the Sponsor.
• Provide field management with meaningful financial information and analysis to support continual progress in operating performance.
• Direct the timely preparation of all financial reports, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Provide direction and ultimate oversight of the annual audit process.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and develop analytical tools to help proactively drive business results.
• Evaluate and advise on growth initiatives and acquisitions.
• Lead the financial integration of acquired entities.
• Evaluate current financial systems, recommend future system design, and lead implementation of new systems.
• Lead geographically dispersed divisional controllers.
• Lead all aspects of the divisional treasury function that includes cash and accounts receivable management.
• Develop and manage 13-week cash flow forecasts.

Critical Success Factors:

The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for and evaluated regarding their success in the following key areas:

• The successful candidate must have a proven ability to quickly assess, build and manage a strong finance organization in a fast-paced business environment.
• Understand profitability and key operational metrics to develop accurate and timely reporting for the President and leadership team, corporate leadership team, and Sponsor.
• As a trusted advisor across the organization, provide ongoing input and economic analyses to the President including recommendations on contract pricing strategy, capital allocation and return on investment for proposed capital expenditures, working capital management and new-capability development.
• The Vice President of Finance will be involved in all details of the business and will work both on the business and in the business. He/she will have established a strong presence with the divisional and corporate leadership teams, the Board of Vice Presidents, and the PE Sponsor. He/she will have established himself/herself as a respected team member who is willing to roll-up his/her sleeves and to support colleagues and employees.
• Work with colleagues and Sponsor to diligence and integrate acquisitions.