Director, Finance (Nationwide hybrid work options)

CDM Smith - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of Finance at CDM Smith is responsible for establishing strong relationships with senior executives, providing financial advice, and enhancing financial performance. This role involves managing financial forecasting, budgets, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. The Director will lead the unit in evaluating strategic financial objectives and managing staff development and performance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to identify their needs and seek business solutions.
• Provide senior management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
• Make recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Lead the unit in evaluating short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets, and reporting.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning and new programs/strategies.
• Direct the development and maintenance of a comprehensive cost structure for the unit.
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP and regulatory laws.
• Manage day-to-day activities of staff and provide feedback on performance issues.
• Approve paid time off (PTO) requests and ensure HR policies are followed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of related experience, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership capacity.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, SOX compliance, and SEC reporting.
• Hands-on experience with various Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and executive presence.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work options (in-office or hybrid)
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Inclusive work environment