Brewster

Vice President of Finance

LocationMaryville, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$120,000-$160,000

About This Job


Vice President of Finance

Brewster Companies Inc. is a family-owned and operated company that specializes in heavy civil and transportation construction. As a rapidly growing company, we are looking for employees with a strong work ethic and great personality to join our team.

The Vice President of Finance plays a central leadership role, overseeing all financial functions across multiple affiliated entities. This includes financial reporting, planning, compliance, treasury management, and team development.

This role is deeply embedded in the company's operations, working closely with project managers, department leaders, ownership, and the finance team. Success requires strong technical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to engage consistently with stakeholders to ensure alignment, accountability, and performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities: Financial ReportingClose Process

Lead monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated financial


statements.

Oversee WIP reports, backlog, job tracking, and closeouts through collaboration with project teams.


BudgetingForecasting

Partner with department heads to develop detailed annual budgets and forecasts.
Conduct monthly reviews and variance analysis to monitor G&A and drive cost accountability.
Provide strategic financial guidance and insights to ownership.
Coordinate tax reporting programs.


CashTreasury Management

Manage cash flow and liquidity across entities.
Oversee daily approvals, intercompany transfers, and tax payment coordination.


Accounts Payable/Receivable Oversight

Ensure timely invoice approvals, billing, lien waiver tracking, and aging report reviews.
Work with operations and accounting teams to resolve payment issues and ensure compliance.


PayrollBenefits Compliance

Review weekly payroll submissions; ensure compliance with taxreporting deadlines.
Manage updates related to workers' compensationunemployment rates in coordination with HR.


ContractChange Order Compliance

Review job contracts and track change orders in close coordination with operations.
Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and up to date.


Corporate ComplianceRisk Management

Manage corporate filings, fixed asset records, insurance renewals, and permit reconciliations.
Oversee bonding, audits, and insurance program coordination.


Team LeadershipCulture Building

Lead, mentor and train the finance and accounting team, fostering growth and accountability.
Develop team goals and performance plans, conduct regular check-ins, and support professional


development.

Promote a collaborative, high-performance culture through consistent engagement and leadership by


example.

Serves on the leadership team to formulate strategy and processes for the company.


StrategicOrganizational Initiatives

Partner with ownership on business planning, growth strategies, and key initiatives.
Align financial processes and reporting with broader organizational goals.
Support internal programs, employee initiatives, and company-wide efforts with financial insight and


operational awareness.


Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
10-15 years of experience in financial leadership roles, with 3-5 years in construction or multi-entity


environments.

Strong understanding of GAAP, payroll, tax compliance, project cost, WIP reporting, and financial


systems (e.g., Viewpoint Spectrum).

Experience managing insurance programs including captive, auto, property, inland marine, and


umbrella.

Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.


Benefits:

Company-paid medical insurance for full-time employees.
Dental, vision, and life insurance after one month.
401(k) with competitive company match.
Paid holidays and vacation accruals upon hire.
Growth-focused culture with opportunities for advancement.

Brewster Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer with advancement opportunities

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