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Geosyntec Consultants · 1 day ago

Regional Finance Manager

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $167K/yr

8+ years exp

Geosyntec Consultants is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm. They are seeking a Regional Finance Manager to support their Western North America operations, responsible for overseeing financial functions, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, and collaborating with project managers to maintain effective financial controls.

ConsultingCRMEnvironmental ConsultingInformation TechnologyInnovation Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support regional leadership and operations teams in creating regional plans to achieve billing targets, rates, direct and indirect project costs, overhead, and profitability margins for professional services

Assist regional leadership and operations teams with analyzing and interpreting operating results and their impact on regional operations

Collaborate with department heads, project managers, and relevant corporate staff to enhance project accounting delivery systems to improve financial performance

Examine financial data, prepare custom reports to summarize financial data, and communicate performance indicators to operations managers and department heads

Oversee project initiation, billing, and collection activities in a regional office to ensure timely and accurate completion of these functions

Analyze monthly financial statements to identify trends and variances; work with regional leadership to develop and implement action plans

Compile, review, and present statistical information and reports measuring project performance against financial goals; recommend and implement actions to align results with objectives

Establish and maintain systems for project managers to regularly update status, budgets, and other project-related data

Coordinate with Corporate Finance and Accounting to identify, develop, and implement practices and procedures related to regional financial matters

Help train professional staff, project managers, and contract administration staff on corporate accounting and project management policies and procedures

Lead the development of the annual regional budget

Compare financial performance to budget objectives, note variances, and develop and implement corrective measures as needed

Assist with accounting audits and project reviews at the regional level

Conduct research and lead purchasing and negotiation efforts for leases and capital purchases

Take responsibility for special projects, such as budgeting or financial modeling for regional expansions and business management initiatives

Develop procedures and guidance focused on enhanced financial performance for the business unit

Follow company risk management program guidelines, monitor for potential loss situations, and report findings to regional leadership

Participate in recruitment of staff and support career development

Mentor subordinate staff on policy and procedure compliance, monitor adherence, and address performance issues

Travel occasionally for regional meetings

Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Qualification

Financial analysisBudgetingEnterprise resource planning (ERP)Project managementReport preparationTeam leadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsProblem-solving

Required

A Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting with at least eight (8) years of progressive professional experience; or a minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive professional experience in the fields of accounting, finance, budgeting, preferably within the engineering sector, with five years of experience in a Regional Project Administrator role

Demonstrated experience in leading teams and fostering strong relationships with both internal and external clients

Superior written and verbal communication abilities

Proficiency in analyzing complex financial documents, contracts, and supporting materials

Ability to prepare comprehensive, well-organized reports and deliver impactful presentations

Excellent interpersonal skills for managing complex or challenging situations

Comprehensive knowledge and experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) and project management software

Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel