Finance Operations Director — Strategy & Forecasting

Cec Companies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Companies in Irving, TX seeks a Director of Finance Operations to oversee financial operations, ensure timely reporting, budgeting, and robust financial analysis to support growth. This hands-on leader will standardize practices and build scalable systems across the organization.

The role requires senior-level expertise in financial management, a track record with project-based industries, and the ability to mentor the finance team while partnering with executives to drive profitability and

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.

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 (margin, labor costs, efficiency) with recommendations to improve 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.
• Perform other related duties to ensure efficient processes and smooth department operations.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Process optimization

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Paycom

Job description

CEC Companies in Irving, TX seeks a Director of Finance Operations to oversee financial operations, ensure timely reporting, budgeting, and robust financial analysis to support growth. This hands-on leader will standardize practices and build scalable systems across the organization.

The role requires senior-level expertise in financial management, a track record with project-based industries, and the ability to mentor the finance team while partnering with executives to drive profitability and