CDM Smith

Finance Manager

CDM Smith$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or related field;
  • 8 years of finance-related experience;
  • Preferred experience in construction industry financial functions;
  • Proficient in cloud-based financial reporting systems (e.g., Oracle R12);
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel and analytical software (e.g., PowerBI);

Responsibilities

  • Develop annual budgets aligned with company goals;
  • Oversee regional financial performance and compliance;
  • Prepare cost and pricing proposals for procurement;
  • Review contract terms to ensure compliance and mitigate risks;
  • Provide financial guidance to operational and office staff;
  • Analyze project risks and communicate findings;
  • Ensure accurate billing processes and healthy cash flow;

Benefits

  • Opportunities for domestic and international travel;
  • Support for staff development and training;
  • Administrative support to enhance operational efficiency;
  • Possibility of supervising a growing team;
  • Work in a high-impact role with a focus on financial growth and complexity.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Finance Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Florida region's financial operations and continued growth and increasing complexity of our project portfolio. The following responsibilities outline the scope of this position:
• Develops the annual budget, ensuring alignment with company goals and financial strategies in coordination with the regional manager.
• Oversees regional financial performance, including adherence to budget and contractual obligations, prepares and reviews financial reports and coordinates activities with corporate accounting.
• Assists in preparing cost and pricing proposals for procurement opportunities, contributing to the company's competitive positioning.
• Evaluates and reviews the terms and conditions of teaming agreements, contracts, subcontracts and other related agreements to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Provides guidance to operational and office staff on contractual matters, cost estimating, pricing, procure-to-pay procedures and other financial issues.
• Analyzes project risks and opportunities, communicating findings through clear and impactful narratives that aid in decision-making.
• Maintains accurate records of costs and forecasts, identifying projects at risk and highlighting areas of concern.
• Ensures that billings are processed accurately and promptly and monitors receivables to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Offers administrative support to management and staff, leveraging area-specific expertise to enhance operational efficiency.
• May supervise day-to-day activities of staff, including providing performance feedback, supporting development and training, approving PTO requests and enforcing human resources policies, as the team grows.
• Performs additional duties as required to support the region's financial and administrative needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 8 years of related experience. 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. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience leading the financial functions (P&L forecasting, revenue recognition, risk analysis, working capital management) for a group/department in the construction industry.
• Previous experience leading monthly business reviews and conducting ad hoc financial reporting.
• Previous experience using cloud service for financial reporting (Oracle R12, EPBCS).
• Previous experience using analytical software such as PowerBI.
• Advanced experience with MS Excel and MS Office Suite.

Skills and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of project accounting policies, practices, and principles. Advanced knowledge of and ability with enterprise financial systems (example: Oracle). Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (example: Excel, Word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able communicate verbally and in writing in the language of the project managers they support.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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