Vice President of Finance

Colen Built Development is hiring an experienced finance leader to drive financial operations and support sustainable, long-term growth for a construction and land development organization. This in-person role in Ocala, FL combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution, including FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and multi-phase capital planning. You will partner across construction, land development, operations, and sales to align financial planning with company priorities.

What you’ll do

• Direct core financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, economic analysis, and financial reporting.
• Serve as a strategic finance advisor to executive leadership with actionable insights across construction projects, land development opportunities, and major capital investments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial processes with organizational objectives across business units.
• Evaluate and optimize scalable systems, tools, and reporting processes to improve operational efficiency.
• Provide comprehensive financial leadership for multi-phase development projects, including cost controls, margin analysis, and capital planning.
• Build and maintain detailed project-specific ROI analyses, business cases, and risk assessments to guide strategic decisions.
• Oversee organizational cash flow, working capital, and departmental budgets while supporting financing strategies, debt structuring, and banking relationships.
• Act as the organization’s Risk Manager for property and casualty and liability policies, supporting overall risk mitigation across all entities and lines of business.
• Oversee corporate insurance procurement and maintain relationships with national insurance brokerage firms to secure optimal coverage.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reporting to senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards, internal policies, and applicable legal requirements.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture grounded in accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform responsibilities in strict adherence to OTOW standards, company policies, and workplace safety guidelines, while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Insurance, or a related field (Master’s or MBA strongly preferred).
• CPA designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years within the construction and/or land development industries.
• Experience in high-volume, production homebuilding, with proven background in construction operations, job costing, cost control, and margin management.
• Deep knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, project budgeting, real estate development cycles, and national insurance markets.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex financial models and dashboards for multi-phase residential development projects.
• Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard ERP and financial platforms (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Procore or similar).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decisions and partner across departments and executive teams.
• Strategic, analytical mindset with hands-on execution and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.

Tools you’ll use

• Sage
• Viewpoint
• Procore

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work location: In person