Senior Vice President Finance (Infrastructure Construction)

Overview

This role serves as the strategic financial leader for the Infrastructure business, driving financial performance, governance, and long-term growth across a diverse portfolio of operations. Reporting to the CE&I CFO, with a matrix relationship to the Infrastructure EVP, the position leads the finance organization through a team of VP-level leaders and provides executive oversight of:

• Financial planning, forecasting, budgeting
• Accounting operations
• Reporting and compliance

The role also partners with senior leadership to shape strategy, optimize performance, and support disciplined growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Participate in I&I group strategy development and execution.
• Provide financial insights to drive disciplined capital allocation and business performance.
• Partner closely with operational leaders to improve financial transparency and accountability.
• Serve as a core member of the CE&I finance leadership team.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead annual budgeting, long-range planning, forecasting, and operating reviews.
• Oversee timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting.
• Ensure proper implementation of accounting policies and evolving internal controls.
• Maintain compliance with SOX and technical accounting standards.
• Oversee revenue recognition processes, particularly percentage-of-completion accounting for construction contracts.

Project Controls & Risk Management

• Drive rigorous project financial management and risk mitigation processes.
• Enhance visibility into job-level profitability, cost controls, and margin performance.
• Support bid reviews and pricing decisions to improve win quality and risk-adjusted returns.

Finance Operations & Transformation

• Lead finance operations across Infrastructure, focusing on process redesign and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and deploy ERP systems and business enablement software solutions.
• Implement scalable systems and controls suitable for a rapidly expanding platform.
• Oversee integration of finance teams, systems, and processes following acquisitions.

Talent & Organizational Development

• Develop strategic talent planning initiatives in partnership with HR.
• Mentor and coach high-performing finance leaders across business units.
• Build strong succession plans across all key finance roles.
• Foster a culture of integrity, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

In the first 12 months, the successful candidate will

• Establish credibility with Infrastructure operational leaders and CE&I executive leadership.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of project economics, systems, and reporting structures.
• Identify and prioritize critical finance transformation and integration initiatives.
• Improve forecasting reliability and project margin visibility.
• Strengthen internal controls and reporting consistency across legacy platforms.
• Provide leadership specific to change management on processes and ERP consolidation.
• Elevate talent capabilities and build a cohesive finance organization across acquired entities.

Qualifications

Work Experience and Education

• 10+ years of senior financial management experience in a large, geographically dispersed Infrastructure EPC or industrial organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• CPA or CA designation preferred.
• Experience within a large, publicly traded organization strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated success leading high-performing finance teams in complex, publicly traded and growth-oriented environments.
• Experience overseeing Joint Venture operations, project-based accounting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Proven track record leading finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, and post-acquisition finance integrations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial insights into strategic and operational decision-making.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Effective executive presence with outstanding communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze complex business, financial, operational, and regulatory issues, develop practical solutions, and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing multiple priorities while maintaining disciplined project execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CA designation.
• Experience within a large, publicly traded organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) with coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount.
• Discounted National Gym Membership Network.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
• Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

Location

Location flexibility; may be based anywhere within the Continental United States.

Travel

Up to 50% travel required to provide on-site leadership, strengthen business partnerships, and support operations across a geographically diverse Infrastructure organization.