Director of Finance

Company Description

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you.

Job Description

The Director of Finance focus on supporting the budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance of ongoing construction and electrical service projects. This position will partner with all project managers in ensuring accurate project financial projections (PFPs) and both perform and lead financial analysis for the organization helping to provide timely information to allow business leaders to make effective decisions.

Qualifications

What You'll Do:

- Financial Forecasting & Project Financials:

- Lead the preparation of accurate and timely project financial forecasts, including revenue recognition, cost estimates, and cash flow projections.

- Monitor and analyze project performance, identify risks or deviations from budgets, and provide recommendations for corrective actions

- Budgeting & Financial Planning:

- Responsible for the annual budgeting process for the company and individual projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.

- Develop financial models and provide ongoing support for long-term financial planning, capital expenditures, and investment decisions

- Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency:

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting and analysis across the organization.

- Technology Implementation:

- Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial management software and other technology tools that enhance reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project financials.

What You Bring:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.

- Experience:

- 7+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role within the construction or electrical services industry.

- Proven experience in project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control in a construction or services environment.

- Strong background in process improvement and implementing financial systems or software solutions.

- Skills:

- Expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and project financial analysis.

- Advanced proficiency in financial management software (e.g., Procore, Viewpoint Spectrum, Sage 300) and Microsoft Excel.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and manage a team.

Additional Information

Total Rewards Statement

As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

- 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees

- HSA contributions to support your medical expenses

- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

- 401(k) with competitive company match

- Profit sharing and performance-based incentives

- Paid weekly with competitive wages

- PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement

- Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000 per year, which reflects a good-faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Typical requirements may include:

- Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources via email at HR@KEway.com.

EEO Statement

Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here.

- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

- EEO is the Law poster English– Spanish

- EEO is the Law Supplement poster English– Spanish

- Pay Transparency Policy Statement English