VP of Finance

Kforce Inc.

Saint Louis, MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$150,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking Services, Billing, Cash Flow, Communication Skills, Construction, Contract Close-Out, Contract Review, Cost Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Forecasting, Investment Analysis, Leadership, Legal, Operational Improvement, Organizational Skills, Payroll Management, Performance Metrics, Profit & Loss, Project Lifecycle, Revenue Recognition, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Team Player
LOCATION
Saint Louis, MO
POSTED
3 days ago
Kforce's client, a growing, well-established organization located in the Saint Louis, MO area, is seeking a VP of Finance to lead financial operations across complex, project-based environments. This role will partner closely with executive leadership to drive profitability, strengthen controls, and support strategic growth initiatives. The client offers salary, benefits, and 100% paid benefits for family. Key Responsibilities:
  • VP of Finance will oversee end-to-end project accounting lifecycle (contract review through closeout)
  • Manage payroll (multi-state, union/non-union), AP/AR, and collections
  • Lead monthly close, job costing accuracy, and WIP reporting
  • Own percentage-of-completion accounting and forecasting
  • Analyze margins, cost overruns, and labor productivity trends
  • Partner with operations to improve financial performance by project
  • Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital, and banking relationships
  • Optimize billing cycles, retainage recovery, and payables timing
  • As VP of Finance, you will build and lead a high-performing project accounting team
  • Enhance ERP systems, controls, and reporting processes
  • Establish KPIs, accountability, and scalable infrastructure
  • Support expansion, financial modeling, and investment analysis
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership

Requirements:

  • 10-15+ years of accounting/finance experience
  • 5+ years of construction industry experience
  • Construction industry experience strongly preferred
  • Expertise in WIP, job costing, and revenue recognition
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • High-impact leadership role with executive visibility
  • Opportunity to build, scale, and modernize finance operations
  • Collaborative, growth-focused environment

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/