ECM Hiring for Director of Finance – Project & Construction Job at Charlotte, NC Full Time

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About Day & Zimmermann
When you’ve been around for more than a century, you know a thing or two! At Day & Zimmermann, we take our lifetime of experience and make things better! Our 51,000+ employees help bring big ideas to life every day. We’re pushing the boundaries of innovation in construction & engineering, operations & maintenance, staffing, and security & defense. And that’s not all. Did we mention that we have 150+ worldwide locations with $2.7 billion USD in annual revenue? Come join our on purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customers power and improve the world. We do what we say.® http://www.dayzim.com

We’re looking for a full-time, staff Director of Finance – Project & Construction to join our Day & Zimmermann team located in Charlotte, NC.

As the Director of Finance – Project & Construction, here’s the work you’ll do:

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders. Responsible for the identification and explanation of deviations from Growth and Profit Plan (budgetary)/change in market mix and impact to Net Contribution while addressing any significant change in project financials or commercial deviation from the project’s pro forma model and contract terms.
• Provides business insight, governance and oversight for all financial activities related to MC’s complex projects across multiple lines of business.
• Accountable for leading and implementing Project Status Reporting (PSR’s) within the MC projects portfolio operating under a double-breasted labor posture
• Directs the financial assessment of all client RFP / RFQ opportunities.
• Creates and maintains financial models including pro forma pricing to support operations activities, such as but not limited to, client contract bid and proposal analysis and pricing.
• Develops ‘at risk’ and other commercial contracting vehicles while assessing and applying known or anticipated terms and conditions.
• Provides concise, timely, effective analysis and reporting of financial and operating performance.
• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of project buisnesses financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting. Generate value added dash board reports, metrics, and KPI’s for the Markets /line of business, client, site, and/ or project as required.
• Directs the period financial close for Projects Portfolio.
• Attract, retain, and develop other finance team members. Evaluate team members for compliance with established goals/objectives and their contributions in attaining those goals/objectives.

This role is for you if you have these skills:

• Solid management skills; a proven leader in recruiting, training and developing a high-performing finance team.
• Strong interpersonal skills: The ability to build relationships, a good listener with outstanding interpersonal influencing qualities and a natural, effective consultative style. (Someone who is sought out for their opinions and counsel and who can forge and maintain close relationships across all constituencies.)
• Proven knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Planning and Analysis along with a strong Strategic and Operational understanding of higher-level business decision making. Knowledge of Government cost accounting standards and FAR provisions.
• Ability to clearly and consistently get information across in a timely and effective manner both verbally and in writing via multiple methods (i.e., presentations to groups both large and small). Demonstrates the ability to influence people and get them to take appropriate action.
• Ability to consistently assess, isolate and prioritize critical issues while being able to interpret and convey variances within the business operations.
• Ability to respond to multiple discipline requirements with financial guidance, recognizing the potential impact on the unit’s results which include the understanding and evaluation of contract terms and conditions.

And if you have these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA preferred, CPA a plus
• 12+ years’ work experience, 8+ years industry experience preferred, 5+ years in a Sr. Finance Position, with demonstrated ability to deal with senior management.
• Travel Requirements: ~ 25%

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Feeling (e.g. perceiving an object’s size, shape, texture, etc.)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Expertise in: MS office products / ERP systems
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.

We care about our employees and it shows! Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? APPLY NOW! Talent Acquisition Partner: James Marshall

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over a century of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected], and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.