Director of Finance - Construction
TGG Accounting, Sheboygan, WI, United States
About the Company
We’re hiring an experienced Director of Finance / Controller to lead financial strategy and operations for a long‑standing Midwest civil construction firm with 80+ years of industry credibility and a tightly knit, family culture.
About the Role You’ll step into a critical leadership role focused on owning financial operations, driving accuracy and controls across accounting and reporting, and partnering with executive leadership to support growth and operational excellence. This role reports to the CEO and sits on the leadership team, helping shape financial planning, budgeting, audit success, and job‑level performance for projects ranging from $500K–$2.5M across multiple Midwestern states.
Responsibilities
Lead full cycle finance, accounting, month‑end close, and financial reporting
Manage daily cash flow, forecasts, and financial controls
Oversee annual audit process and compliance
Drive job costing, Work In Progress (WIP) analysis, ERP transitions, and improvements
Supervise and develop accounting team (AP, AR, payroll, tax, reporting)
Partner with CEO and leadership on budgeting, strategy, and financial modeling
Own GL, reconciliations, and accuracy for internal and external reporting
Contribute to leadership decision‑making via insightful financial analysis and forecasting
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional experience
Required Skills
10+ years accounting & finance experience
Construction industry experience required
Strong background in month‑end close, GL, reconciliations, audit readiness, and cash management
Experience with job costing, WIP, and leading finance teams
ERP transition and systems experience highly desirable
Familiarity with civil construction, utilities, horizontal drilling, or similar project environments a plus
Collaborative leader with excellent communication skills and integrity
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a small‑team, supportive environment
Familiarity or willing to adapt to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary: $130,000 – $170,000 DOE
Full benefits: healthcare, vision, dental, HRA contributions
401(k) / retirement planning benefits
Paid Holidays + generous PTO vacation schedule increasing with tenure
Paid sick days and work‑life balance support
Stable 8am–5pm schedule with flex hours, typically ~40–50 hrs/week
Meaningful growth opportunity toward CFO as the company scales
Be part of a 4th‑generation, family‑oriented culture where most team members have tenures of 10+ years!
Note: This is an onsite role (not remote). Open to relocation to Sheboygan, WI.
The company will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
If you have accounting leadership experience in a construction environment, we welcome your application!
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About the Role You’ll step into a critical leadership role focused on owning financial operations, driving accuracy and controls across accounting and reporting, and partnering with executive leadership to support growth and operational excellence. This role reports to the CEO and sits on the leadership team, helping shape financial planning, budgeting, audit success, and job‑level performance for projects ranging from $500K–$2.5M across multiple Midwestern states.
Responsibilities
Lead full cycle finance, accounting, month‑end close, and financial reporting
Manage daily cash flow, forecasts, and financial controls
Oversee annual audit process and compliance
Drive job costing, Work In Progress (WIP) analysis, ERP transitions, and improvements
Supervise and develop accounting team (AP, AR, payroll, tax, reporting)
Partner with CEO and leadership on budgeting, strategy, and financial modeling
Own GL, reconciliations, and accuracy for internal and external reporting
Contribute to leadership decision‑making via insightful financial analysis and forecasting
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional experience
Required Skills
10+ years accounting & finance experience
Construction industry experience required
Strong background in month‑end close, GL, reconciliations, audit readiness, and cash management
Experience with job costing, WIP, and leading finance teams
ERP transition and systems experience highly desirable
Familiarity with civil construction, utilities, horizontal drilling, or similar project environments a plus
Collaborative leader with excellent communication skills and integrity
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a small‑team, supportive environment
Familiarity or willing to adapt to EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive salary: $130,000 – $170,000 DOE
Full benefits: healthcare, vision, dental, HRA contributions
401(k) / retirement planning benefits
Paid Holidays + generous PTO vacation schedule increasing with tenure
Paid sick days and work‑life balance support
Stable 8am–5pm schedule with flex hours, typically ~40–50 hrs/week
Meaningful growth opportunity toward CFO as the company scales
Be part of a 4th‑generation, family‑oriented culture where most team members have tenures of 10+ years!
Note: This is an onsite role (not remote). Open to relocation to Sheboygan, WI.
The company will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
If you have accounting leadership experience in a construction environment, we welcome your application!
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