Director, Finance Operations (34208)

CEC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC is seeking a Director of Finance Operations to oversee financial operations, drive accurate reporting, and lead budgeting and forecasting in a fast‑paced environment. This hands‑on leader will standardize practices, enhance forecasting, and build scalable financial systems to support CEC’s growth while collaborating with executives and business units.

The role requires analytical thinking, process orientation, and the ability to mentor the finance team, delivering actionable insights and

Qualifications

• 7+ years in finance or accounting with project-based exposure.
• Proven track record in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Excel and ERP systems proficiency.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to standardize financial practices and implement scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close and ensure accurate reporting across units.
• Develop standardized financial reporting processes for consistency.
• Build and maintain annual revenue budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis on margins, labor costs, and profitability.
• Improve financial workflows and process efficiencies across operations.
• Ensure data integrity in collaboration with support functions.
• Prepare executive variance analyses and financial trends.
• Support and optimize financial systems for scalability.
• Monitor internal controls and financial policies.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs for real-time insights.
• Mentor operational finance team members for high performance.

Skills

Finance Leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Financial Analysis

ERP Systems

Excel Proficiency

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

Paycom

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Finance Operations will oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, efficient budgeting processes, and insightful financial analysis to support business decisions. This role requires a hands‑on leader with deep expertise in financial management, preferably within construction or project‑based industries, who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.

This individual must be highly analytical, process‑oriented, and capable of working up, down and across the organization, leading teams and collaborating with executives and business units to drive financial discipline and operational alignment. The Director will play a critical role in standardizing financial practices, improving forecasting, and building scalable systems to support CEC’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close and ensure timely, accurate reporting across all business units.
• Develop and implement standardized financial reporting processes to enhance consistency and decision‑making.
• Build and maintain annual revenue budgets and rolling forecasts, collaborating with business leaders to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Provide financial analysis on key performance metrics, including margin performance, labor costs, and labor efficiency, with recommendations to drive profitability.
• Improve financial workflows by identifying and implementing process efficiencies across operations.
• Ensure data integrity in collaboration with support functions.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports, including variance analysis and financial trends.
• Support and optimize financial systems and tools, ensuring scalability and transparency.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs for real‑time business insights.
• Mentor and develop operational finance team members to ensure high performance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting, with strong exposure to project-based industries.
• Proven track record in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Expertise in financial analysis, cost control, and business performance metrics.
• Expert proficiency in Excel and financial systems; ERP experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated success leading digital transformation or technology modernization initiatives in HR.
• Strong expertise in HRIS systems (Paycom or equivalent enterprise platforms).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Deep knowledge of HR compliance, benefits, and process optimization best practices.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

• Requires mobility within an office environment.
• Regularly required to talk and hear. Effectively communicate with others both written and orally, including using the telephone.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The employee may be required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and bend.
• May be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Possess good hearing, normal or corrected.
• The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee may be required to climb stairs.
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week, and overtime as required and night or weekend shifts, as needed.

CEC Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified individuals, regard less of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.