[Remote] Divisional VP of Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kelso Industries is hiring a Divisional VP of Finance to lead financial strategy, governance, and performance for its Gulf and South Divisions. The role oversees divisional FP&A, accounting, cash management, and construction WIP reporting while partnering with operations leaders to support growth and project-level financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Division VPs of Operations as well as operation company leaders on achieving growth objectives. Translate growth strategies into actionable targets
• Lead divisional FP&A and strategic initiatives and run the division's accounting and finance function. Train local finance teams in best practices
• Act as point of contact for systems integrations
• Deliver budgets, reports and trend analysis, improve budgeting and forecasting, and teach other departments good financial practices
• Advise on the financial side of long-term strategy, new initiatives, regulatory actions, contracts, and M&A or alliances
• Build a reliable cash-flow projection process and set minimum cash levels
• Improve policies, systems and procedures, and strengthen the finance team's structure
• Own the monthly WIP schedule for the division. Make sure revenue is recognized correctly under ASC 606 using cost-to-cost percent-of-completion, and that over- and under-billings are accurately captured and reconciled to the general ledger
• Track backlog, project margins and labor productivity, and give Operations clear project-level dashboards and early warnings on at-risk jobs
• Prepare WIP and financial reporting for sureties, lenders and auditors, and support bonding capacity

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• 10–15 years in finance, including 5–7 in financial planning and management and at least 5 leading finance teams
• Background in construction, multi-site service businesses, or PE-backed companies
• Deep experience with construction WIP accounting, percent-of-completion revenue recognition and project-level financial controls
• Working knowledge of procurement, project, contract and vendor management, and construction best practices
• Experience with systems integration and data migration projects a huge plus
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software
• CPA
• Master's degree
• Experience with ERP systems, including NetSuite, Workday, and Salesforce

Benefits

• Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
• Company Culture: An environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

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