Senior Vice President, Finance
Pape-Dawson Engineers

Job Description:

Overview

The Senior Vice President of Finance partners with executive and operating leaders to strengthen financial visibility, support profitable growth, and improve business performance. The role leads business-facing finance and finance operations for a multi-entity, project-based organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting; explain results and recommend actions to support business objectives
• Partner with operating and project leaders to improve project financial performance, forecasting, resource planning, billing visibility, and cash conversion
• Lead finance integration for acquisitions and other growth initiatives, coordinating the alignment of reporting, systems, processes, and controls
• Improve finance operations, including billing, collections, cash application, and related processes; establish accountability and priorities for ongoing improvement
• Guide finance systems, data, and analytics improvements to support reliable reporting, efficient processes, and informed decisions
• Build and develop finance teams, setting clear priorities and accountability while supporting talent development and succession planning
• Partner with the Corporate Controller to support reliable financial information and address operational issues, while maintaining clear ownership of accounting policy, general ledger, close, tax, and controllership activities
• Provide analysis and recommendations for executive and other audiences; support liquidity planning, lender reporting, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; a master's degree in business administration, Certified Public Accountant credential, or equivalent advanced qualification is preferred
• At least 15 years of progressive finance experience, including substantial leadership across multiple finance functions; experience in project-based professional services, engineering, construction, or consulting is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading financial planning and analysis, operational finance, finance transformation, or integration in a complex, multi-entity organization
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, project economics, working capital, management reporting, financial systems, and analytics
• Experience partnering with senior executives and operating leaders and developing high-performing teams across locations
• Ability to balance strategic analysis with hands-on execution in a growing, private equity-backed or similarly dynamic environment

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at Recruiting@pape-dawson.com or call (210) 375-9000.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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