Sargent/Finance Director/Orono, Maine

Sargent Corporation is seeking a Finance Director to join our collaborative team based in Orono, Maine.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Director is a strategic financial leader responsible for advancing Sargent's growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions, financial planning and analysis, treasury management, and long-range financial planning. This highly visible leadership role serves as a trusted advisor to the Executive and Senior Management teams, providing the financial insight and analytical foundation that guides enterprise strategy, capital allocation decisions, and future growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, strong financial acumen, M&A experience, and a collaborative leadership style.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required

• MBA, CFA, or other advanced financial credentials preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Director-level or senior leadership role

• Demonstrated mergers and acquisitions experience, including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and integration

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning expertise

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis

• Deep understanding of capital allocation, treasury management, and risk management principles

• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership, boards, and external stakeholders

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools preferred

• Construction, infrastructure, heavy civil, or contractor industry experience preferred

• Experience with employee-owned companies (ESOPs) is beneficial

• Ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights

Sargent Corporation is a team of 650 employee-owners, building infrastructure including renewable energy projects, highways, commercial site work, landfill cells, highways, and underground work in the Northeast US and Mid-Atlantic region.

Sargent has a rich, near-century-long history and continues to focus on preparing the next generation leading into its second century.

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