DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS
Excavation & Site Development
Full-Time | On-Site | Competitive Compensation
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re hiring a Director of Financial Operations. This position is built for someone who provides strategic financial leadership and guide long-term growth. This role requires a disciplined, forward-thinking professional who can align financial strategy with operational excellence in a dynamic, project-driven environment.
At RYCOE, we combine strong planning, advanced technology, and clear communication to help our clients move projects forward with confidence.
If you are ready to make a direct impact and be part of a team that values precision and execution, we want to hear from you.
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
Operational Financial Leadership
• Attend project kickoffs, pre-bid reviews, and division-level P&L meetings as a financial partner, not a spectator
• Conduct regular financial reviews with project managers and division leads, translating numbers into operational decisions
• Provide real-time financial insight on bidding strategy, equipment ROI, and pricing decisions before commitments are made
• Identify cost leakage, margin erosion, and operational waste across all divisions and drive corrective action
Job Costing & Project Financial Management
• Own and continuously improve job costing systems across all excavation and site development projects
• Track and analyze project costs (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors) against budget in real time
• Monitor WIP, over/under billing, retention, and project margins with a focus on early detection and course correction
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices for accuracy, contract compliance, and cost alignment
• Partner with PMs to forecast project outcomes, flag risks early, and protect margins before problems become losses
Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end/year-end close
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and construction industry requirements
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audits and external reporting requirements
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
• Lead company-wide and project-level budgeting and rolling forecasts for revenue, costs, and cash flow
• Monitor performance against budgets with variance analysis that includes actionable recommendations, not just numbers
• Manage cash flow, billing cycles, retainage, and collections to maintain operational liquidity
Leadership & Process Improvement
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff through hands-on daily involvement, not delegation from a distance
• Collaborate daily with operations, project managers, estimators, and leadership across every division
• Continuously improve financial systems, reporting, and processes for speed, accuracy, and operational relevance
WHO YOU ARE
You are a finance professional who wants to understand the business at the ground level and use that knowledge to make better financial decisions. You bring:
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred but not required if you bring the right experience)
• Deep expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, and construction accounting, with end to end financial management and controllership
• A track record of improving project margins, identifying cost leakage, or driving financial process improvements, not just maintaining the status quo
• The ability and willingness to operate in a fast-paced, field-driven environment where plans change, conditions shift, and flexibility is essential
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills with advanced proficiency in reporting and data tools
• Communication skills that translate financial complexity into plain language for PMs, operators, and leadership
• Ability to manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
WHAT WE OFFER
• Competitive compensation based on experience • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Company-paid life and short-term and long term disability insurance • 401(k) with company match | • On-site employee gym • State-of-the-art equipment and repair facility • Team-building events and continued education/training • Generous PTO and paid holidays |
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.