Director of Finance – Construction Industry Focus
- 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience and a strong background in financial operations, reporting, and team collaboration, preferably within the construction industry is required
- Pay is $110,000
- Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
- No remote as this is an onsite position
- Full-time, permanent, W-2 employee
- Full benefits
- No relocation
- Located to the northeast of Madison, WI
This full-time, permanent Director of Finance role is with a growing commercial building automation company just northeast of Madison. The company designs, builds, and services integrated HVAC and building automation systems for large-scale commercial projects across healthcare, high-rise, office, industrial, municipal, and mixed-use sectors. Known for its technical excellence and strong design-build reputation, the company offers a stable workload, diverse and challenging projects, and a collaborative culture where employees are valued and supported. This strategic finance role provides the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, influence operational efficiency, and contribute to long-term growth in a company that values integrity, innovation, and professional development.
The duties and responsibilities should be as follows:
- Direct and support financial operations, including reporting, banking, 401(k), payments, and strategic planning to assist the President with forecasting and growth initiatives
- Oversee ESOP administration and education, manage IT functions and contractors, and collaborate with HR on insurance, benefits, and compliance matters
- Partner with department leaders on cross-functional efforts including recruitment, sales support, and operational alignment
- Maintain a high level of integrity in protecting proprietary information, company systems, and digital assets
- Contribute to company culture and collaboration by supporting special projects, events, and internal initiatives across departments
The background of the successful candidate must include the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- 5–7 years of accounting experience with progressive responsibilities
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong professional presence
- Strategic thinking skills with the ability to analyze, solve problems, and provide financial insight
- A solid work history free of short-term roles (minimum of 3 years per employer)
- Being a US citizen or green card holder
