CooperDouglas is partnering with a large, employee-owned construction company to hire a VP Finance & Accounting for one of its largest region in Irvine. This is a senior leadership seat that serves as the financial partner to regional executive leadership, with a direct voice in how the business grows and manages risk. You will lead both the finance and accounting functions for a significant region delivering large-scale, complex projects. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a finance executive who combines technical depth with strong executive presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the senior finance partner to regional executive leadership, contributing to strategy, growth planning, and operational improvement initiatives.
- Analyze regional financial results, including profitability, cost trends, and overhead performance, and present clear recommendations to the executive team.
- Provide proactive project-level financial analysis and forecasting to support sound decisions across a large portfolio of projects.
- Evaluate the financial strength of project owners and joint venture partners, and advise on the financial terms of major contracts.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor cash position at the project and regional level.
- Oversee regional accounting and financial reporting in coordination with corporate finance, tax, risk management, and shared services teams.
- Apply advanced analytics, forecasting models, and data visualization tools to deliver deeper insight into business performance.
- Build, develop, and mentor a finance and accounting team, creating clear accountability and a strong pipeline of future leaders.
- Represent the region with clients, trade partners, and financial institutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or MBA is a plus.
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior leadership responsibility within construction.
- Construction industry experience is required, particularly with large commercial or civil contractors and revenue recognition on long-term projects.
- Public accounting experience is a huge plus
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, advanced Excel, and data visualization tools, with comfort using AI and data analytics to improve decision-making.
- Familiarity with construction insurance, bonding, lien laws, and contractor tax considerations.
- Strong executive presence, with the ability to read a room, speak up with confidence, and influence senior operators.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to develop people and collaborate across functions.
This is an onsite role in Irvine, Ca
Compensation up to $225,000 + annual bonus + employee ownership + full benefits!