About the Role

This is not simply a steward of financial accuracy—it is a strategic thinker capable of scaling systems, developing people, and driving insight through operational data. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of our finance operations, responsible for guiding the finance operations, owning accounting and financial operations, and partnering cross-functionally with leaders across the operations and corporate teams.

Rooted in our West Palm Beach office, this hire is crucial to supporting our division’s continued growth, including post-acquisition integrations, internal control maturation, and continuous margin-focused decision making. You will be the go-to financial resource for the Southeast Highway team on the ground and the key connection with our corporate financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a hands-on role in project controls, project review, and related processes in close collaboration with local operations leaders.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Southeast Highway leadership team on leading and trending financial indicators to improve overall division performance.
• Lead and continuously improve all core accounting functions in collaboration with our corporate finance leaderhsip: month-end close, GL management, audits, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Conduct and guide technical accounting research, documentation, and policy updates.
• Oversee accounting execution for complex transaction cycles and key accounts.
• Serve as a lead partner in the integration of acquired entities into the company’s financial systems.
• Collaborate with FP&A and operational leaders on cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, margin tracking, and financial accuracy by project.
• Support tax planning and compliance in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive automation and system improvements to streamline the month-end close process.
• Prepare key reporting for executive decision making and board-level visibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in process and systems development.
• Ability to travel occasionally within the Southeast region and to company headquarters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Deep proficiency in Excel and comfort working with financial systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience running a complete month-end close cycle.
• Prior use of Computer Ease, Vista by Viewpoint or similar construction/project accounting platforms is a plus.
• Background in public accounting or fast-scaling private companies.
• Hands-on experience with M&A integration.