LOCATION: Waukesha, WI
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Five Star Energy Services is dedicated to providing Turn-key utility construction services that are founded on safety, quality, and the ability to adapt. We pride ourselves on being a value-added contractor who can adapt quickly and effectively to our customer’s needs.
The principles of Five Star have over 100 years of combined experience in the underground utility space. From Natural gas installation to telecommunication, Five Star has the ability to handle jobs of all sizes and scopes, along a variety of utility types.
Our team is what makes us. We have over 600 employees that pride themselves on customer service and safely getting projects completed. They tackle some of the toughest projects in the industry while keeping safety and quality at the forefront, which makes our team truly a professional group, which sets us apart from our competition.
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.
SUMMARY
We are seeking a Director of FP&A to lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function for the Water Division of our growing $350M underground construction 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, 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
•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.
•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.
•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).
•Power BI proficiency (building dashboards, data visualizations, and analytics).
•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.
Candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Thank you for your interest in this position. Five Star Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $160,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year
Benefits:
•Employee assistance program
Education:
Experience:
•Finance: 7 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
•Waukesha, WI 53186 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person