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Orono, MaineSargent Corporation – Accounting/Finance /Full-Time /On-siteSargent/Finance Director/Orono, Maine Sargent Corporationis 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. Benefits$130k-170k annually, Depending on experience.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Minimum 12% annual ESOP contribution401(k) retirement planHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceHSA with company matching contributionRequirements of the Finance DirectorBachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field requiredMBA, CFA, or other advanced financial credentials preferredMinimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Director-level or senior leadership roleDemonstrated mergers and acquisitions experience, including sourcing, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and integrationStrong financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning expertiseAdvanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysisDeep understanding of capital allocation, treasury management, and risk management principlesExperience presenting financial information to executive leadership, boards, and external stakeholdersStrong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skillsExperience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools preferredConstruction, infrastructure, heavy civil, or contractor industry experience preferredExperience with employee-owned companies (ESOPs) is beneficialAbility to translate complex financial information into meaningful business insightsResponsibilities of the Finance DirectorPartner with the CFO to develop and execute financial strategies that support the Company's long-term growth objectivesProvide strategic financial analysis and recommendations to Executive and Senior Management teamsLead the development of enterprise financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial modelsMonitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to support business decisionsSource and evaluate acquisition opportunities within current and adjacent marketsLead financial due diligence, valuation modeling, transaction analysis, and deal structuring activitiesCoordinate post-acquisition financial integration effortsBuild and maintain acquisition pipelines, target screening processes, and M&A reporting toolsOversee treasury management and deployment of excess cash in accordance with Company investment policiesSupport banking, surety, lender, and investment advisor relationshipsConduct strategic capital expenditure analysis and capital allocation planningSupport enterprise risk management initiatives and financial risk assessmentsAssist with the Company's ESOP valuation, forecasting, and long-term sustainability planningSupervise and mentor the Senior Analyst while supporting professional growth and developmentHelp build and lead the Company's M&A function as acquisition activity expandsPartner closely with Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Operations leadershipSupport Board reporting and financial presentationsFoster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellenceSargent 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. Skillcloud HCM Solutions has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. 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