Finance Manager – Transportation Services (Nationwide hybrid options)

CDM Smith; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations within its rapidly growing transportation division. This dynamic role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and serving as a key advisor to leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, including P&L oversight and budget forecasting, and will utilize advanced analytical tools to drive decision-making. This position offers hybrid work options, allowing for a flexible work-life balance while contributing to impactful projects in the transportation sector. If you are passionate about finance and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in financial functions in the consulting industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and manage the division's budget and financial issues.
• Oversee contract administration and compliance with financial requirements.

Skills

Financial Management

Budget Forecasting

Risk Analysis

Cost Negotiation

Contract Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle R12

EPBCS

Qlik

PowerBI

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

41154BR

Requisition ID: 41154BR

Business Unit: NAU

Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Manager to join our team in our transportation division, to lead and manage our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This role also serves as the main financial advisor and leadership partner to our transportation leadership team. Our transportation division is one of our fastest growing divisions and we are looking for someone who can act as the subject matter expert for the financial operations and main advisor to the Managers and Directors of this division.

We are open to considering candidates for this position who would be willing to work hybrid or in the office at one of our CDM Smith offices located in the United States.

As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by:

1. Developing the division's budget in conjunction with the division manager.
2. Managing the division's financial issues.
3. Complying with budget and contractual financial requirements.
4. Completing financial reporting and review.
5. Reviewing project performance.
6. Coordinating with the headquarters accounting function for financial issues.
7. Developing, managing, and monitoring division's operating budget.
8. Overseeing the development of cost and pricing proposals for complex projects.
9. Developing pricing strategy and conducting cost negotiations for major contracts.
10. Providing assistance and cooperation to the headquarters function for government audits.
11. Administering and closing out contracts.
12. Reviewing and negotiating terms and conditions of solicitations, teaming agreements, contracts, subcontracts and other agreements.
13. Resolving major subcontractor issues, including claims.
14. Advising division management and staff with regard to contractual, cost estimating and pricing, procurement and financial issues.
15. Providing administrative support to management and staff in appropriate areas of expertise.
16. Maintaining thorough familiarity with contractual requirements and knowledge of policies and procedures that implement government regulations applicable to contracts, cost estimating and pricing, procurement, financial considerations, and good business practices.

Job Title: Finance Manager – Transportation Services (Nationwide hybrid options)

Group: THQG

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. 10 years of related experience with at least 2 of those years in a supervisory or management capacity.
3. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
4. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous experience leading the financial functions (P&L, budget forecasting, revenue recognition, risk analysis, working capital management) for a group/department in the consulting industry.
2. Previous experience leading monthly business reviews, and conducting ad hoc financial reporting.
3. Previous experience using cloud service for financial reporting (Oracle R12, EPBCS).
4. Previous experience using analytical software (Qlik, PowerBI).
5. Advanced experience with MS Excel and MS Office Suite.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Amount of Travel Required: 5%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.