Director of Finance

Job SummaryA growing organization in the industrial facilities and infrastructure construction sector is seeking a Director of Finance for a direct hire opportunity in Glendale, CA. This management-level finance leadership role is ideal for an experienced corporate finance professional who excels at financial planning, executive reporting, strategic analysis, and cross-functional leadership.The Director of Finance will work closely with senior leadership to improve financial transparency, support strategic initiatives, and strengthen financial performance across the organization and its subsidiaries. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys partnering with executives, managing complex budgets, and influencing key business decisions in a project-based environment.The role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team, contribute to long-term growth, and help shape financial strategy for a stable, operations-driven organization.Key Responsibilities- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, and capital planning across the organization and subsidiaries.- Prepare executive and board-level financial reporting, including KPI analysis, ROI analysis, financial trends, and business performance insights.- Partner with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, process improvements, and financial decision-making.- Manage financial oversight for large-scale projects, including budget tracking, forecasting, profitability analysis, and variance reporting.- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles while improving financial transparency, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional accountability.- Support internal audits, financial controls, and continuous improvement initiatives related to finance processes and reporting.Compensation and Benefits- Salary range: $190,000 to $210,000 per year.- Direct hire opportunity.Required Qualifications and Skills- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.- Manage executive financial reporting, KPI analysis, ROI modeling, and financial performance reviews.- Oversee cash flow management, capital planning, and project-based financial analysis.- Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, business performance, and financial decision support.- Management-level finance leadership experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or a related finance function.- Strong expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.- Experience managing large budgets and supporting senior executives with financial insights and recommendations.- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.- Strong understanding of cash flow management, capital planning, financial controls, and performance metrics.- Ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex financial information clearly to executive audiences.- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications- CPA or MBA preferred.- Corporate finance background strongly preferred.- Experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial facilities, engineering, or another project-based industry preferred.- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, internal audits, or process improvement initiatives preferred.- Knowledge of business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI or Cognos TM1 preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:The pay transparency policy is available here:For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.