Sr. Director Financial Operations

Thomas, Edwards Group; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas, Edwards Group is seeking a Senior Director of Financial Operations in Irving, TX to lead monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across business units. You will standardize processes, drive profitability, and build scalable systems while mentoring the finance team and partnering with executives.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong ERP and Excel proficiency, and a track record of delivering accurate reporting in project-based environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of finance experience with project-based industries.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• ERP systems proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close across business units.
• Develop standardized financial reporting and dashboards.
• Manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts with business leaders.
• Provide analyses on margin, labor costs, and profitability.
• Mentor finance team and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Ensure internal controls and data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Leadership

Cross-functional

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Director, Financial Operations 10978

Position Summary

Oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, efficient budgeting processes, and insightful financial analysis to support business decisions. This role requires a hand-on finance leader with deep expertise in financial management, preferably within construction or project-based industries, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The successful candidate will be highly analytical, process-oriented, and capable of working across the organization, leading teams, collaborating with executives and business units, and driving financial discipline and operational alignment. This position plays a critical role in standardizing financial practices, improving forecasting processes, and building scalable systems to support continued growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close process and ensure timely and accurate reporting across all business units.
• Develop and implement standardized financial reporting processes to enhance consistency and support business decision-making.
• Build and maintain annual revenue budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with business leaders to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Provide financial analysis on key performance metrics, including margin performance, labor costs, and labor efficiency, with recommendations to improve profitability.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial workflows and operational efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in collaboration with support functions.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level financial reports, including variance analysis and financial trends.
• Support and optimize financial systems and tools to ensure scalability and transparency.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide real-time business insights.
• Mentor and develop finance team members to ensure high performance and cross-functional collaboration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective processes, completion of projects and smooth operation of department.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance, with strong exposure to project-based industries.
• Proven track record in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience with financial analysis, cost control, and business performance metrics.
• Expert proficiency in Excel and financial systems; ERP experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• High integrity and strong sense of accountability.
• Results-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide recommendations.
• Collaborative leader who builds trust and drives cross-functional alignment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, business leaders, and operational teams.