Manager finance accounting
Description
Who We Are
Burns & McDonnell is a family of companies bringing together an unmatched team of engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists, and scientists to design and build our critical infrastructure.
With an integrated construction and design mindset, we offer full-service capabilities with more than 60 offices globally.
Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned.
What We Do
As Operational Finance Manager, you will join a global team that is a pipeline for leadership positions within the Finance organization.
The Operational Finance team will expose you to multiple leadership levels, including our executive leadership team. Your team is a financial liaison that combines accounting and operational support for our business.
Additionally, you will provide project-level support to our project teams, including Project Managers, Field Superintendents, Project Controls team and others.
You will work on department-wide and company-wide initiatives, combining your knowledge of our business and your technical skills to critically evaluate and solve complex challenges and drive value to our company.
Responsibilities
Lead and empower a motivated team in a fast-paced environment where high performers :
Analyze financials and key performance indicators at the company, division, location, and project level and provide meaningful insight to leadership
Review projects, interpret financial implications, ensure appropriate application of revenue recognition, apply engineering and construction accounting standards, and evaluate risk on the largest and most complex projects in the company.
Partner with engineering and construction project teams to assist with project financials and forecasting
Lead instructional and informational training for project teams, covering various topics, including accounting standards, system enhancements, reporting capabilities, corporate initiatives, and best practices.
- Guide and mentor team members through recruiting, development, career pathing, and retention
- Ensure quality, efficient, and cost-effective utilization of team members
- Manage team staffing needs and promotions
- Provide reporting and analysis to executive leadership
- Advise internal clients on technical, financial requests
- Serve as a point of escalation for team members related to financial inquiries and concerns
- Provide recommendations on the strategic direction and objectives of your team
- Promote and drive diversity initiatives
- Facilitate the company’s external audit and client audits
Build Your Career With Us
We have an employee-owned culture that is collaborative to the core within our finance team and the business that we serve.
This isn’t just your next job but an opportunity to advance your career and take ownership of it. As an employee-owner, you will have an equity stake in our company, enabling you to share in our success as you grow your career alongside our business.
Opportunities to advance, combined with various paths that fit your skillset, will provide career mobility. We tackle complex challenges with the intent and attention of an owner.
It’s what brings our clients back, project after project. Our mission is to make our clients successful; we accomplish this by fostering a collaborative atmosphere where our finance team works directly with the business that we serve.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant accounting experience (eleven (11) years strongly preferred); additional credit may be given for public accounting experience.
Ability to balance and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously.
Proficient in Excel.
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change. Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
Must be proficient in the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
EEO / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans
Job Accounting / Finance
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule : Full-time
Travel : No
Req ID : 232209 Job Hire Type Experienced
LI-SS #COR
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