Overview
Who is GeoStabilization International®?
GeoStabilization International® (GSI) develops and installs innovative solutions that protect people and infrastructure from the dangers of geohazards. We specialize in emergency landslide repairs, rockfall mitigation, and grouting, using cutting edge design/build and design/build/warranty contracting. GSI is the leading geohazard mitigation and bridge rehabilitation firm operating throughout the United States, Canada, and Australasia. Our expertise, proprietary tools, and worldwide partnerships allow us to repair virtually any slope stability or foundation problem in any geologic setting.
Our Culture
At GSI, our culture is about being nimble but strong, fast-paced while team oriented, innovative, data-driven, and most importantly, client-focused. Our work is best suited for individuals who are driven to succeed, make well-informed decisions, act courageously, remain resilient when challenges arise and always strive to deliver on our commitments. Everyone working at GSI is a representation of pride, integrity, hard work, skill and overcoming challenges. GSI's team includes some of the brightest and most dedicated professionals in the geohazard mitigation industry. We are an ever-evolving group of dedicated, hardworking individuals who aren't afraid of going the extra mile to get the job done.
Benefits
Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
Mental health benefits
401(k) plan to help save for your future including company match
In addition to 7 observed holidays, salaried team members have flexible paid time off, hourly team members receive 10 days paid time off per year
Paid parental leave
Employee Ownership
Role Overview
The Director of Finance is a senior operational finance leader responsible for overseeing all financial and project-level financial controls for a key division operating across the United States. Reporting directly to the CFO and serving as the primary finance partner to the Chief Operating Officer, this role is deeply embedded in project execution, productivity monitoring, margin performance, and cash conversion.
The position requires a leader who combines strategic financial leadership with rigorous, hands-on oversight of project performance-ensuring that financial outcomes are actively managed, not merely reported.
Responsibilities
Strategic & Executive Partnership
Serve as a trusted finance leader within both the corporate finance organization and the operational leadership team.
Act as the primary financial advisor to the Chief Operating Officer, providing forward-looking insights that influence operational strategy, project execution, and resource allocation.
Align divisional financial performance with enterprise financial objectives set by the CFO and corporate leadership and work with the broader leadership team (include CEO, Vice Presidents, and Chief Operating Officer) to develop the long- and short-term financial strategy for the business
Project Financial Oversight & Performance Management
Provide direct financial oversight across the full lifecycle of engineering and construction projects, from pre-award through closeout. Leads new acquisition back office integrations activities to ensure timely and accurate financial and operational reporting .
Actively participate inweekly project productivity reporting, partnering with operations and project management to:
Review labor productivity, equipment utilization, and cost performance
Identify emerging cost overruns or execution risks
Drive timely corrective actions and accountability
Lead and overseemonthly project margin reporting, including:
Cost-to-complete and earned value analysis
Forecasted margin updates and trend analysis
Variance explanations versus original and revised budgets
Ensure consistent application of project controls, forecasting methodologies, and financial assumptions across all projects.
Lead budget and reforecasting process across the business
Lead corporate financial statement close process in collaboration with the corporate controller
Construction Accounting & Controls
Oversee all construction accounting activities, including job costing, revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion or applicable methods), work in process accuracy and financial treatment of change orders and claims.
Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements established by the CFO organization.
Partner closely with estimating, operations, and project controls teams to ensure financial alignment from bid through execution.
Billing, Collections & Cash Flow Optimization
Own divisional performance related tobilling accuracy, billing timeliness, and collections effectiveness.
Establish, monitor, and report onkey billing and collections metrics, including:
Billing cycle times
Unbilled receivables and over/under billings
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)
Project Manager leader board reporting
Work directly with project teams, customers, and corporate finance to resolve billing issues, reduce disputes, and accelerate collections.
Drive a culture in which billing and collections are treated as core operational metrics essential to project success and cash flow performance.
Forecasting, Budgeting & Financial Reporting
Lead divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes in coordination with corporate finance.
Deliver timely, accurate monthly financial reporting to the CFO and divisional leadership, with clear linkage between project performance, margin movement, and cash trends.
Develop dashboards and KPIs that integrate productivity, margin, billing, and cash metrics into a cohesive operational performance view.
Risk Management & Decision Support
Identify and escalate financial risks at both the project and portfolio levels, including cost exposure, contract risk, claims, and customer credit risk.
Support go/no-go bid decisions, major change orders, and dispute strategies with disciplined financial analysis.
Coordinate with corporate risk, legal, bonding, and insurance teams as required.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a geographically distributed finance and project accounting team aligned with corporate finance standards and divisional operational needs. Grow the capabilities of the direct reports in the finance team to foster growth of emerging future finance business leaders.
Set clear expectations for project financial rigor, reporting cadence, and partnership with operations.
Build strong cross-functional relationships with project management, operations, estimating, procurement, and corporate finance.
Qualifications
Education & Credentials
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required).
MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred.
Experience
10+ years of progressive finance experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
5-7+ years of experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-project, multi-location operations across the United States.
Proven success operating in a matrixed environment with both corporate and divisional stakeholders.
Integration Experience: Potential experience with acquisition integration on the finance and financial systems side. (Multiple ERP integrations, standardization of differing accounting practices, etc.)
Technical & Professional Skills
Deep expertise in construction accounting, project controls, and cost-to-complete forecasting.
Strong command of productivity analysis, margin management, and project performance reporting.
Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
Experience with construction ERP systems and project management platforms.
Leadership Attributes
Highly credible executive presence with the ability to influence both corporate and operational leaders.
Hands-on, detail-oriented approach balanced with strategic perspective.
Comfortable challenging assumptions and driving accountability.
Willingness to travel regularly to support projects and leadership teams.
Success Measures
Accurate, timely weekly productivity and monthly margin reporting across all projects.
Improved predictability of project margins and reduced forecast volatility.
Measurable improvement in billing discipline, DSO, and cash conversion.
Strong alignment between divisional financial performance and corporate financial objectives.
Trusted partnership with both the CFO and Division President.
GeoStabilization International, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule. Employees will be expected to work in the Westminster, CO office (https://maps.app.goo.gl/cBfTcyP14SJaSVVV8) 3 days per week on Tuesday, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
The expected base pay range for this position in the Colorado area is $184,00-250,000 Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits.
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Job LocationsUS-CO-Westminster
Job ID 2026-3153
of Openings 1
Department Finance/Accounting
