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CDM Smith Director, Finance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

40080BR

Requisition ID:

40080BR

Business Unit:

TSU

Job Description:

We are seeking a leader who will manage and oversee finance and operations projects for our Technical Services Unit which is comprised of over 2,000 employees. In this position you will be responsible for conducting multiple, highly complex analyses on industry key performance indicators (KPIs) and developing recommendations for leadership. Overseeing the analyses of internal KPIs to identify past and current trends and creating reports on trends and variances. This position offers the opportunity to manage the development of financial models, and analyses to track and ensure cost control and group efficiency. Providing management oversight and operational expertise to the unit and direct reports.

As the Director, Finance you will:

  • Manage the development of programs to improve financial operations efficiency, consistency, and compliance in support of the Technical Services Unit's financial business objectives. Executing strategic initiatives across the unit to drive efficiency and value.

  • Manage the internal financial, planning, and analysis projects and initiatives for the business, including budget, forecast, and ad-hoc reporting.

  • Manage the development of highly complex analyses and reports providing accurate, timely, and actionable financial and/or performance improvement recommendations. This includes utilization analysis, overhead cost control and analysis, P&L analysis, backlog analysis and trending, staff workload analysis, SWOT analysis, Risk and Opportunity Analysis.

  • Oversee the development of consolidated findings to provide insights and recommendations into business performance, levers, and opportunities.

  • Support leadership decision making with in-depth analysis and assessment of business processes. Manage approvals and reporting for hardware, software, cellphones, and capital expenses.

  • Oversee finance operation's monitoring of the unit’s talent acquisition, and resource and performance management processes. Participate in regular discussions with recruiters to track and monitor priority hires and reports progress to unit leadership. Ensure staffing start dates are monitored and tracked as they relate to forecasting and equipment procurement.

  • Oversee the tracking, calculation and reporting on KPIs for SPARS staff and staff that have a role with defined goals and metrics. Review the analyses of performance metrics, including quarterly results for staff in the bonus program. Manage the group award program budget.

  • Assign and monitor the unit's operational primary point of contact by ensuring coordination, assistance and direction with various corporate functions and other departments or groups within the firm.

  • Manage the preparation of presentations to and recommendations for unit leadership. Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis including analytical and research support for various corporate and unit projects. Recommend and develop financial content for group presentations.

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of staff. Lead, coach, develop and train assigned team members. Monitor staff workloads and provide team resources needed to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome to complete their jobs. Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback of performance to direct reports. Approve time sheets, manage the group’s budget and ensures company policies are followed.

  • Performs other duties as required.

Job Title:

Director, Finance

Group:

HQT

Employment Type:

Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree.

  • 15 years of related experience with at least 5 of those years in a management or leadership capacity.

  • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous department reporting, financial controls, and P&L responsibility strongly preferred.

  • Master’s degree.

  • Previous experience with Oracle R12.

  • Previous experience with Qlik Analytics.

  • Proficient with MS Office Suite.

  • Previous experience working for a professional service organization.

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?:

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location:

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

Agency Disclaimer:

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount of Travel Required:

5%

Assignment Category:

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available:

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities:

  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance and Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting.

  • Hands on experience with a variety of Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

  • Superior communication and presentation skills.

  • Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.

  • Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

  • Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information:

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Additional Compensation:

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options:

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

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