Vice President of Finance in Tarpon Springs, Florida at J Kokolakis Contracting Inc
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Job Description
Vice President of Finance
Location: Tarpon Springs, FL
Reports To: President, Executive Vice Presidents
Position Type: Full-Time
Kokolakis is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Finance to help drive financial performance and long-term growth within our employee-owned company. This role goes beyond traditional accounting—it’s about turning financial data into actionable insights, guiding leadership decisions, and ensuring our projects and operations are positioned for success.
You’ll sit at the intersection of finance and operations, partnering closely with executive leadership, project teams, and business units to bring clarity to performance, manage risk, and support smart, sustainable growth. From overseeing construction financials to strengthening systems and leading a high-performing team, your impact will be felt across the entire organization.
If you’re someone who can connect the numbers to the bigger picture, influence decision-making, and build structure in a fast-paced environment, this is a highly visible leadership role with meaningful impact.
As an employee-owned company, this role also plays an important part in supporting our ESOP structure and the overall financial health of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes
- Provide strategic insight to executive leadership on performance, growth opportunities, and capital allocation
- Support long-term planning, including geographic expansion, project mix, and capital structure
Construction & Project Financial Oversight
- Oversee financial performance across all projects, ensuring strong cost control and margin management
- Partner with project executives, project managers, and estimating teams on job costing, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Review WIP schedules and cost-to-complete projections to identify risks and opportunities early
Cash Flow, Banking & Risk Management
- Manage company liquidity, working capital, and cash flow forecasting tied to project cycles
- Maintain relationships with banks, sureties, and financial partners
- Support bonding capacity and ensure compliance with financial covenants
Financial Reporting & Controls
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Ensure GAAP-compliant construction accounting practices
- Lead audit and tax coordination with external partners
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial discipline
Systems & Process Improvement
- Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and data visibility across the organization
- Improve integration between accounting, project management, and estimating functions
- Develop dashboards and KPIs to support operational and financial decision-making
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and mentor the accounting and finance team
- Promote accountability and financial awareness across operational departments
- Build a scalable finance function to support continued growth
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent preferred
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Strong experience in construction, engineering, real estate development, or related industries
- Deep knowledge of construction accounting, including WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion, job cost accounting, and retainage management
- Familiarity with ESOP and annual valuations is a plus
Skills and Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with strong financial and business acumen
- Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-financial leaders
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High level of integrity and financial stewardship
- Thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
Why Join Kokolakis?
- Employee-owned company (ESOP) where employees directly benefit from long-term success
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off, including 3 weeks PTO, holidays, volunteer time off, and Summer Fridays
- Paid parental leave to support growing families
- Investment in your growth with paid CPE, licenses, and tuition reimbursement
- Additional perks including cell phone allowance, mileage reimbursement, and wellness program reimbursement
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with company events and opportunities to stay connected
Kokolakis is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected status.
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