Senior Finance Director- Caribbean

Overview

About Suffolk  

 

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. 

 

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

 

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. 

 

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here. 

 

 

Role Summary

The Senior Finance Director is the finance leader responsible for fiscal integrity, project and program controls, and financial reporting across construction projects and programs in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This role partners with project/program leadership, project teams, and corporate stakeholders to manage cash flow, forecasting, compliance, reporting, and financial risk for private, public, and federally funded work, as applicable. The Senior Director of Finance establishes disciplined financial processes that support timely decisions, protect margin, strengthen audit readiness, and ensure accurate project and project/program results.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy 

• Act as a strategic partner to Project/Program Directors, Regional Leadership, and the CFO, providing insights that drive financial performance and risk mitigation.
• Establish and enforce financial governance, controls, and reporting standards across all projects and programs.
• Lead development of short- and long-term financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement in financial processes and systems. 

Cash Management & Forecasting 

• Oversee all aspects of project and program cash management, including receivables, collections, and intercompany transactions.

• Develop and manage detailed cash flow forecasts incorporating funding cycles, procurement milestones, and project risks.

• Monitor and mitigate cash exposure related to logistics, long-lead materials, and funding timing.

• Provide timely, actionable cash position reporting to senior leadership. 

 Project Controls & Financial Oversight 

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of project financials, including P&L, forecasting, and work-in-place reporting.

• Challenge and validate key financial assumptions, including productivity, contingency usage, escalation, and claims exposure.

• Lead risk identification, escalation, and corrective action planning for projects outside performance thresholds. 

 Accounting, Compliance & Reporting 

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and funding-source requirements.

• Oversee financial reporting, audits, and documentation for internal