Build Your Career at Evergreen Roadworks!

As the VP of Accounting & Finance for Evergreen you will be responsible for the strategy, planning, and management of the company's Accounting and Finance function. This role will be a trusted partner to the President as a member of the Evergreen Roadworks Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and a liaison with the Heritage Construction Materials functional leaders in Finance, HR, Legal, and Strategy. You will play a critical role in the exciting growth story of Evergreen and the ~350 employees throughout the Midwest in multiple locations across Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.

Essential Functions

• Trusted Strategic Partner for Business Planning and Management
  • Act as strategic business partner to the President and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with supreme focus on value creation, achieving long-term strategic goals and sustainable growth of the Evergreen business.
  • Assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts. Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.
  • Select and engage consultants, auditors and other key vendors necessary to carry out responsibilities.

• Leader of Accounting, Financial Reporting, Administration and Risk Management Processes
  • Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and accounting procedures, following GAAP (generally accepted accounting procedures). Oversee annual audit of financials and act as primary liaison with HC M Legal team on all legal matters for Evergreen.
  • Review and oversee all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation. Proactively works to streamline the financial close and reporting processes.
  • Oversee the preparation and communication of the full financial statements for Evergreen and associated entities.
  • Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting. Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
  • Review and oversee all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
  • Oversee the DOT pre-qualification process for all states where Evergreen operates.

• Insightful Financial Analysis, Management Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly financial reporting including monthly profit and loss, comparisons to budget and forecast, KPIs, and cash flow for Evergreen and related entities.
  • Develop and maintain monthly operating budget for Evergreen and assist ELT and Functional Managers in creating their department level budgets.
  • Proactively review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations and actionable plans to operations leadership and the ELT.
  • Provides thorough analysis and decision support to the business operations through facilitation of weekly and monthly project management performance reporting.
  • Responsible for capital investment modeling and appropriations process, and M&A opportunity evaluation and diligence.
  • Maintain the company’s current banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors / business partners.
  • Maintains comprehensive, up to date knowledge in industry asset management and accounting practices.

• Developer of People and Relationship Builder
  • Recruit, interview, hire, and most importantly develop accounting and finance staff.
  • Communicates proactively and clearly with internal and external customers, providing highest levels of customer service focused on enabling the business to achieve strategic growth
  • Develops effective relationships with employees, peers, internal and external stakeholders, and customers.
  • Maintains highest levels of integrity and confidentiality.

• Safety Champion
  • Promotes and demonstrates safe work behaviors
  • Wears all prescribed PPE and actively participates in safety initiatives
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent progressive work experience.

Experience Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in an accounting or finance leadership role, preferably in the construction industry
• Experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Finance Manager in construction, materials or construction related industry is preferred
• CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Background with IT, ERP, and accounting systems is preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax laws, and financial regulations
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills are required
• Demonstrated leadership experience and critical thinking ability is required
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills are required
• Strategic vision to align financial goals with organizational objectives
• High ethical standards and a commitment to transparency
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships across teams

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and adhere to drug free workplace requirements, including random testing requirements
• If required to drive a company vehicle, must have or be able to obtain valid, state driver’s license and meet company driver requirements
• Must be authorized to work in the United States, as verified through E-Verify
• Some job sites may require additional criminal background testing
• This role will be based out of our corporate office in Urbana, IL (90%)
• Some travel is required (~10%) primarily related to field/job site visits, remote office visits with employees/customers/vendors, and leadership meetings with HC M in Indianapolis

Evergreen Roadworks Pay Transparency
The anticipated hiring compensation range for this role, dependent upon qualifications and experience is: $180,000-$220,000

About Evergreen Roadworks

Evergreen Roadworks provides a wide-ranging suite of paving solutions and proprietary applications designed to extend roadway life and enable infrastructure investments to go further. With locations across Illinois and Michigan, Evergreen Roadworks constantly explores new ways to enhance pavement preservation and performance, pushing the boundaries to raise the bar across the Midwest. Learn more at https://evergreenroadworks.com/.

All qualified applicants 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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