Regional Finance Manager I

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Fort Wayne, Omaha (IN, NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader for its regional finance team. In this pivotal role, you will guide a diverse group of professionals, optimizing financial operations and enhancing results across multiple regions. Your expertise will be crucial in managing project registrations, invoicing, and collections, while also mentoring and developing your team. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with operations management and contribute to strategic initiatives. Join a company that values its employee-owners and fosters professional growth through a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting with supervisory responsibilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial activities related to project registrations and invoicing.
• Lead a team to produce accurate and timely client invoices.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Excel Proficiency

Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Master's Degree

Tools

Billing Platforms

Project Registration Systems

Collections Tools

Job description

Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic leader for our regional finance team. In this role, you will lead a diverse team of professionals across our offices in the Nebraska and Iowa regions. This position will be based in either Omaha, NE or Des Moines, IA and occasional travel may be required to engage with direct and indirect team members. The successful candidate will be a partner with operations management, project professionals and operational finance to optimize efficiency within operations and enhance financial results for our regions. Come, Explore with Us!

General Responsibilities:
Manage the planning, organization, and financial activities related to project registrations, invoicing, revenue management, and collections. Partner with Corporate Accounting and Operational Finance to maintain compliance with invoicing procedures according to industry practices and Company policies. Responsibility includes hiring, training, mentoring, developing, workload planning, managing performance and other related activities.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Through partnership and guidance from Operational Finance, assist with the planning, organizing, and managing of financial activities related to projects.
• Participate in meetings with regional leadership to remedy any invoicing, accounts-receivable (AR), or project revenue issues, collaborating on ideas for effective and timely resolution.
• Lead and supervise assistant accounting professionals to produce accurate, timely, and consistent client invoices along with accurate project registrations and effective collection efforts.
• Help coordinate regional billing and communicate billing services to Operations Project Management.
• Review aged project booked revenue and accounts-receivable to support strategic initiatives and report on excessive unbilled revenue and uncollected AR.
• Participate in internal and external clients to facilitate smooth workflow of project documentation, invoicing practices and ensure positive cash flow.
• Demonstrate proficiency in company software relevant to the job, including project registration systems, billing platforms, and collections tools.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in interactions with peers, billing staff, managers, and clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Experience as a supervisor of others.
• Knowledge of common business processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable/invoicing, financial reporting, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including proficiency with pivot tables, lookup and advance formulas.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.

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About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.