Director of Finance

As one of the longest standing commercial general contractors in Oregon, Perlo Construction has established a reputation of quality, professionalism, and integrity. Building and growing in nearly every industry, Perlo offers career opportunities in a supportive culture empowering self-starters who thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment. Perlo is consistently listed as a Top Workplace by the Oregonian, one of the 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon as well as one of Oregon’s 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies. The Director of Finance leads the company’s financial operations, overseeing planning, budgeting, and financial controls. This role brings deep multi-state financial, tax, and regulatory expertise, along with a national perspective on industry trends. A proven leader in strengthening accounting operations, the Director develops high-performing teams, enhances processes, and ensures strong financial controls. They manage budgets, fleet analytics, and performance benchmarking while serving as a trusted financial advisor to the Owners and Executive Leadership Team. There is an opportunity for this role to evolve over time into a more strategic position, helping shape the company’s long‑term financial direction and supporting organizational growth. As the role develops, it may take on greater responsibility in evaluating new markets, investments, and acquisitions while providing strategic insights that inform key decisions. Through deeper involvement in forecasting, benchmarking, and analyzing industry and regulatory trends, this position can help position the company for sustainable expansion. Ultimately, the role has the potential to ensure financial planning aligns with broader business objectives and strengthens the company’s competitive footing. Oversee financial operations, including long‑term forecasting, cash flow management, consolidated financial reporting, internal controls, tax compliance, multi‑state regulatory oversight, and optimization of credit and financial program benefits. Develop and oversee a high‑performing accounting and finance organization, driving process improvements, technology adoption, operational efficiency, and strong collaboration with executive leadership. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure the accounting function consistently produces reliable, timely financial data. Additional Duties: Ensure the preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial statements and maintain full GAAP compliance. Direct and develop the accounting team, fostering process improvement, technology adoption, and a high‑performance culture. Analyze the financial impact of operational decisions, agreements, and leases across all company entities. Monitor multi‑state financial operations and maintain awareness of national legal, regulatory, and tax developments. Manage corporate tax compliance, planning, and reporting; coordinate with external CPAs on company and ownership tax matters. Support Owners and Executives with personal tax planning, filings, and communications with regulatory agencies. • Serve as Plan Administrator for company retirement plans, ensuring compliance, reporting accuracy, and participant communication. Oversee operational and overhead budgets, vendor credit terms, and weekly cash flow projections (A/R, A/P, and expected cash needs). Maintain productive relationships with bonding agents, bankers, and other financial partners, including reporting on variances and performance. Manage fleet and asset programs, including procurement, cost analysis, and utilization tracking. Participate in leadership meetings and provide financial insights, recommendations, and guidance to support organizational alignment. Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. Respectfully take direction from the Owners and Executive Leadership Team. Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. Perform other duties as assigned. Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and written form Exhibits good listening and comprehension Varies communication style to meet needs Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations Establishes and maintains effective relations Offers assistance and support to co‑workers Works cooperatively in group situations Works actively to resolve conflicts Balances team and individual responsibilities Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views Contributes to building a positive team spirit Supports others’ efforts to succeed Builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives Prepares and supports those affected by change Exhibits confidence in self and others Inspires and motivates others to perform well Inspires respect and trust Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates Maintains objectivity Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events Displays ability to influence key decision‑makers Uses authority appropriately to accomplish goals Displays willingness to make decisions Exhibits sound and accurate judgment Able to effectively multitask Qualifications : Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education & Experience : A bachelor’s degree is required for this position in addition to 10 or more years of experience working with construction industry financial information. Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations : A CPA license is preferred for this position. Language Skills : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills : Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Computer Skills : Job requires specialized computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, report writing, project management, graphics, word processing, presentation creation/editing, e‑mail, and scheduling software. Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to make quick decisions and commit to a clear course of action. Physical Demands & Work Environment : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including salary, bonus, medical/dental/vision, vacation/sick/pay and retirement. Perlo is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries with be handled confidentially. To apply, please fill out the form below. Be sure to select the job you’re applying for in the form. Privacy Overview #J-18808-Ljbffr