In 2021, George J. Shaw Construction (est. 1928) and Site Rite Construction (est. 1992) merged their companies. George J. Shaw is a leading specialty subcontractor in earthwork and concrete in the commercial and industrial markets. Site Rite is a utility contractor specializing in sewer and water line construction on commercial, residential, and municipal projects. Together, the companies work on a wide range of some of the largest construction projects in the metropolitan Kansas City area.

We are looking for a Director or VP of Finance & Accounting to be a part of a growing organization. We expect this hire to grow into the CFO within a short period of time.

Our company provides an exciting and dynamic environment with opportunities to learn and to form lifelong relationships.  

• Manage Accounting dept for a ~ $ 150M company with three to four hundred employees that works in a four-state area
• Work under and support CFO
• Learn existing accounting systems of both companies
• Transition both companies to new construction software
• Manage Accounting staff, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Job Cost accounting, and Contract Administration
• Manage union reporting, audits, certified payroll
• Financial reporting: prepare and review monthly financial statements
• Annual Audits and Tax returns
• Manage Job Costs / Budgets
• Preparation of Annual Budgets, Forecasting and Analysis
• Maintain internal accounting controls
• Cash Flow management
• Manage relationships with CFO, CPA, bank, and bonding company
• Maintain business and tax licenses

George J. Shaw Construction Co. has been serving the greater Kansas City metropolitan area since 1928. As GJS closes in on its 89th year, a lot has changed since our humble beginning as a hauling contractor.

George J. Shaw Construction Co. provides earthwork, demolition, concrete flatwork, and structural concrete construction to commercial, industrial and public concerns throughout Missouri and Kansas.