Strategic Finance Operations Leader

Cec Facilities Llc; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CEC Companies seeks an accomplished Director of Finance Operations to oversee financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and insightful analysis across business units. You will lead a hands-on finance team in a fast-growing, project-based environment, ensuring data integrity and scalable processes.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in finance, strong Excel/ERP experience, and a proven track record in financial reporting, forecasting, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance or accounting, 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.

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.
• Mentor and develop finance team members to ensure high performance and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analytical

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

CEC Companies seeks an accomplished Director of Finance Operations to oversee financial close, budgeting, forecasting, and insightful analysis across business units. You will lead a hands-on finance team in a fast-growing, project-based environment, ensuring data integrity and scalable processes.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in finance, strong Excel/ERP experience, and a proven track record in financial reporting, forecasting, and cost control.