Vice President of Finance & Business Performance

About the role

Since our founding in Brownsville, WI in 1959, Michels Corporation has expanded from a regional contractor specializing in gas distribution to a global force of engineering, design, procurement, and construction services. It is with our grit, tenacity, and resilience that we have upheld our world-class reputation while prioritizing safety and service.

Today, we are driving our industry forward through determination and elbow grease, working through some of the industry's greatest challenges. Are you ready to roll up your sleeves? Join Michels and make a difference with us.

The Vice President of Finance & Business Performance serves as the senior financial leader and strategic partner to the Business Group President and executive team. As a key member of the leadership team, this role drives financial and operational performance across a complex, project-based business by providing strategic insights, improving profitability, optimizing capital and cash flow, and supporting long-term growth.

The position collaborates closely with operations, estimating, project management, equipment, procurement, and business development leaders to translate strategy into measurable business results.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We develop individual plans to support each person's growth and career goals
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone's responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location, you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You look forward to the challenge of coordinating with multiple groups

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to the Business Group President and leadership team, providing financial insight, long-range planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, and recommendations to drive profitable growth and operational excellence.
• Lead financial planning and business performance management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, KPI monitoring, project profitability analysis, cash flow management, working capital optimization, and identification of performance improvement opportunities.
• Support capital allocation and growth initiatives, evaluating investments, acquisitions, market expansion opportunities, and major business decisions through financial modeling, business case development, and return-on-investment analysis.
• Provide financial leadership and stewardship, ensuring strong financial controls, risk management, policy compliance, and the development of a high-performing finance team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and financial acumen across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• Progressive finance leadership experience supporting operationally focused businesses.
• Experience partnering directly with senior operational executives in construction, infrastructure, engineering, industrial services, manufacturing, or other project-based organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, performance management, and capital allocation processes.
• Strong financial modeling, business analysis, and strategic decision-support capabilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and executive presence.
• Ability to influence outcomes, build relationships, and drive results across a complex organization.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced professional designation (preferred)

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability