Lee Contracting, Inc. is a Pontiac, MI based company that specializes in turn-key industrial construction for the manufacturing sector. The company was sold by the founder in 2015 and became a 100% ESOP and since that time, it has grown on average, more than 10% each year with current annual revenue of approximately $220M. The company provides a highly skilled workforce that performs both project-based and service work for its customers. While the majority of work is performed in Michigan, about 20% is completed throughout the United States. A company of more than 550 employee-owners, Lee is a 100% employee-owned company whose mission is to provide the finest people, material, and equipment available.
We are proud to offer our employees:
- Paid Holidays Upon Hire
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
Responsibilities:
- Lead the financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Provide data-driven analysis for management reports and quarterly Board reports. Recommend and make appropriate adjustments to reporting based on business changes and growth.
- Continue to develop project costing strategies to contribute to the analysis of the company's growth plans.
- Manage all aspects of the budgeting process and expense management. Evaluate enhancements to the budget process to include the input and education of management.
- Provide strategic analysis and input to the CEO regarding capital expenditures.
- Analyze the company's financial strength, credit management, banking relationships, and vendor relations. Assess scenarios and present available options for achieving stated goals and strengthening the company's position in the marketplace.
- Manage and monitor the company's assets which include property and equipment. Determine methodologies for maximizing the ROI through various strategies.
- Develop and implement effective risk management strategies including high risk customers safeguarding the company's financial assets and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and reporting requirements.
- Oversee cash flow planning and monitor cash balances including the management of executing options for the ESOP's repurchase obligations.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising customer service to promote operational efficiency throughout the organization.
- Collaborate with the executive team and outside lenders to evaluate financing options and develop an appropriate capital structure to support business growth and expansion plans.
- Lead financial due diligence and analysis for potential mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships to support strategic growth initiatives.
- Lead and continue to develop a high-performing finance team to provide the business with the data and analysis to continue the company's growth and success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- MBA preferred.
- Proven experience as a CFO or a similar senior finance leadership role, preferably within a service industry
- Strong financial acumen with a track record of strategic financial and operational leadership in a growth environment.
- Experience completing financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Thorough understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and cash management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams and internal/external stakeholders.
- Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to inspire and develop a finance team.
- Integrity, ethics, and a commitment to promoting the company's values and culture.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.