Director of Finance

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function for the Water Division of our growing $565 Infrastructure Services company. This is a strategic leadership role, responsible for driving financial insights, reporting, and business performance optimization. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, and a proven track record of working with advanced tools like Excel and Power BI to turn complex data into actionable insights.

Reporting directly to the CFO and indirectly to the Divisional VP, this role will not only guide the financial strategy for the Water Division across the entire organization as the company scales. This position offers a clear trajectory toward FP&A leadership, with the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic FP&A Leadership: Lead and manage all FP&A activities for the Water Division, including budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and performance analysis.
• Monthly Financial Analysis: Analyze monthly margin performance across the Water Division by job and in total and work with leadership to provide insight into drivers.
• Program Management Development: Provide guidance and analysis to the program management team to develop understanding of program profitability and cost management and tracking.
• Invoicing and Unbilled Management: Manage and track timely pay application processing, invoicing and payment through a team of Billing Coordinators
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Creating detailed annual budgets and quarterly forecasts through backlog management and working with the production scheduling team.
• Financial Modeling & Scenario Analysis: Develop complex financial models to support decision-making, evaluate business cases, and guide strategic initiatives.
• Bid Review and Analysis: Review and provide guidance on new business development and bidding, estimating and strategy.
• Power BI & Data Analytics: Leverage Power BI and other business intelligence tools to create dynamic dashboards and visualizations that enhance financial reporting and operational insights.
• Performance & KPI Management: Design and track key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform executive decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, accounting, technology, and project management teams to ensure financial alignment with business objectives.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports, board decks, and executive summaries with clear, impactful insights and recommendations.
• M&A and Integration Support: Play a key role in M&A activities, conducting financial due diligence and supporting post-acquisition integration efforts.
• Process Improvement: Continuously refine and optimize FP&A processes, tools, and systems to improve accuracy, speed, and strategic value.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor junior analysts and build an FP&A team capable of scaling with the business, positioning yourself to lead FP&A across all divisions.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles (construction, infrastructure, or capital-intensive industries preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, scenario analysis).
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Acumatica) and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience presenting to C-level executives and board members.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop talent.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA a plus.

Why Join Us?

• High-impact leadership role with a direct line to the CFO.
• Opportunity to shape the FP&A function and lead strategy for a key business division.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a fast-paced, high-growth environment in the underground construction industry.