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ABM Industries · 2 hours ago

Director, FP&A - Electrification

ABM Industries is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. They are seeking a hands-on Director of FP&A to provide strategic financial leadership and operational engagement for their $500M+ construction and electrical contracting division, focusing on project execution, financial planning, and performance improvement.

Facilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementJanitorial Service
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Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted financial partner to operational leaders, project managers, and contract teams, ensuring financial clarity and accountability across all active projects
Lead monthly and annual forecasting cycles, focusing on project-level profitability, backlog health, and risk mitigation
Review and validate project financials — including revenue recognition, job cost reporting, and cash flow forecasting — to ensure accurate, timely insights for decision-making
Strengthen project forecasting for large and complex construction and electrical contracts, improving visibility into margins and cash flow performance
Drive consistent and reliable financial performance by identifying trends, opportunities, and risks within the segment
Develop and refine reporting tools that give operational leaders better insight into controllable profitability, labor productivity, and overhead efficiency
Partner with operations and estimating teams on contract pricing, change orders, and cost recovery strategies to protect and expand margins
Oversee the segment’s adherence to US GAAP and ABM accounting policies while identifying areas to streamline reporting and reduce controllership risk
Play a key leadership role in the ERP transformation, ensuring financial processes are standardized, automated, and aligned with project execution needs
Improve forecasting and month-end processes to shorten cycle times and enhance accuracy
Support long-term planning, business integration, and growth initiatives, ensuring financial strategies align with the operational realities of the construction and electrical contracting environment
Actively participate in leadership meetings and business reviews, helping to set performance goals and drive accountability throughout the organization
Serve as a financial advisor in capital planning, equipment investment, and resource allocation decisions
Lead and mentor a small, high-performing finance team, instilling a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Promote close collaboration between finance, accounting, and field operations to ensure financial alignment across the business

Qualification

Project accountingForecastingBudgetingERP integrationMicrosoft ExcelPower BIRevenue recognitionAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingLeadershipCommunication

Required

7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting within construction, electrical contracting, or project-based industries
Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, and revenue recognition principles
Demonstrated ability to work closely with project and operations leaders to drive financial performance
Proven track record in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for large capital or construction projects
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Power BI
ERP integration experience supporting financial operations and data accuracy
Hands-on leadership style — proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented

Preferred

Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, JD Edwards, or NetSuite
CPA and/or MBA preferred
Background in both finance and accounting roles, with a mix of field and corporate experience

Company

ABM Industries

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ABM Industries is a facility management company that offers airport shuttles, wheelchair assistance, and janitorial services to businesses.

H1B Sponsorship

ABM Industries has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (5)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (4)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.2B
2025-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.2B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Scott Salmirs
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Rene Jacobsen
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
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