Vice President of Finance - Hybrid

Vice President of Finance (Confidential Search)

Work Environment: Hybrid with occasional travel as needed

Carolina PRG has partnered with a fast-growing national provider of turnkey infrastructure solutions that is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead and scale its finance operations. This executive role will oversee divisional controllers, billing, and financial operations while partnering closely with operational leaders and reporting directly to the CFO.

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on finance leader with deep experience in multi-entity operations, construction or project-based accounting, and a passion for building scalable systems and teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Finance department, including direct oversight of Divisional Controllers and Billing functions

• Lead performance management, professional development, and organizational structure of the finance team

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly operating reports, financial scorecards, and variance analyses

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and gross margin planning across all business lines

• Oversee and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls to ensure compliance, consistency, and scalability

• Ensure proper revenue recognition under US GAAP, with deep understanding of project-based accounting and percentage-of-completion methods

• Provide business leaders with timely and actionable insights through reporting, financial modeling, and trend analysis

• Monitor financial performance including A/R, DSO, and capital spending; support resolution of complex billing and revenue scenarios

• Serve as a key financial advisor to senior leadership on business performance, growth opportunities, and financial impacts of operational decisions

• Coordinate and support external audits and ensure regulatory compliance

• Identify and implement continuous improvements in finance operations, reporting, and system integration

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Proven success leading finance functions in a fast-paced, high-growth, and project-driven environment

• Experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure services highly preferred

• Strong analytical, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Ability to lead and scale a geographically distributed finance team

• Commitment to integrity, excellence, and operational transparency

Success Factors

• Strong executive presence and ability to engage with senior leaders and stakeholders

• High attention to detail and accuracy, paired with a strategic mindset

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex financial topics to non-finance audiences

• High level of accountability, time management, and follow-through

• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and project management software

• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• CPA or MBA preferred but not required

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role

• Experience with revenue recognition, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting required