Finance Manager – Transportation Services (Nationwide hybrid options)

CDM Smith; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Finance Manager to spearhead financial operations within its rapidly growing transportation division. This pivotal role involves not only managing budgets and financial reporting but also acting as a trusted advisor to the leadership team. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in finance, including budget forecasting and risk analysis, to ensure compliance and efficiency. With hybrid work options available, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while shaping financial strategies for complex projects. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance experience, including 2 years in a management role.
• Strong background in financial operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and manage budget development for the transportation division.
• Oversee financial reporting, project performance, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Financial Management

Budget Forecasting

Risk Analysis

Revenue Recognition

Working Capital Management

Analytical Skills

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.

EEO Statement: We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Pay Range Minimum: $101,150

Pay Range Maximum: $176,987

Additional Compensation: All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options: Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.