Director of Finance - Construction Industry Focus

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