Finance Manager – Transportation Services (Nationwide hybrid options)

CDM Smith; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations within its rapidly growing transportation division. This role is pivotal in ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards while serving as a trusted advisor to the leadership team. The Finance Manager will develop and manage the division's budget, oversee financial reporting, and navigate complex contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management, including P&L oversight, budget forecasting, and risk analysis, and will thrive in a hybrid work environment. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a crucial role!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial management with supervisory experience.
• Strong skills in budget forecasting, risk analysis, and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and manage the division's budget.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance with industry standards.
• Advise management on financial issues and contract negotiations.

Skills

Financial Management

Budget Forecasting

Risk Analysis

Revenue Recognition

Working Capital Management

Contract Negotiation

Cost Estimating

Supervisory Skills

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.

Job Site Location: United States - Nationwide

Pay Range Minimum: $101,150

Pay Range Maximum: $176,987

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