Finance Manager – Transportation Services (Nationwide hybrid options)

CDM Smith; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations in their rapidly growing transportation division. In this pivotal role, you will oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance while acting as a trusted advisor to the leadership team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial management within the consulting sector and a strong grasp of budget forecasting and risk analysis. This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for flexibility while contributing to impactful projects. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help shape the future of transportation services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Bachelor's degree is required; equivalent experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and manage the division's budget.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and contractual requirements.
• Advise management on financial issues and project performance.

Skills

Financial Management

Budget Forecasting

Risk Analysis

Cost Negotiation

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.

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.