Operations Finance Manager
Location
Kansas City, MO | United States
Job description
Job Description
OverviewWe are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023. For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements. At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients. We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.
Responsibilities
What you'll be challenged to do:
The principal objective of the Operations Finance Manager (OFM) is to support the Managing Director (MD), and respective Division Leaders (DL) in their implementation of both tactical and long-term strategy for the area/office(s). Accomplishing this objective to the satisfaction of the MD is of primary importance.
The Operations Finance Manager interacts with employees at every level within the organization, from Project Accountant to Principal.
General Duties & Responsibilities include the following. (other duties may be assigned).
- Partner with MD to provide financial analysis to support the performance goals of the area. This will include producing weekly and monthly reporting and relaying information to MDs as required.
- Monitor and manage office financials including TranSystems key metrics (utilization, net revenue multiplier, labor factor), overhead costs (labor and expenses), and profit and loss.
- Support the Regional Business Operations Manager (RBOM) with regional initiatives at the area level.
- Support the MD and DLs to assess operations at an area/office level.
- Review and approval of project budgets and anticipated adjustments for system update.
- Oversight of accounts receivable at an area level with a goal to maintain 60 days sales outstanding as a corporate goal.
- Works with MDs and PMs to monitor financial and project performance, ensuring the overall success of projects and ultimately, each of their offices. Combines leadership and mentoring skills in assisting MDs and PMs to establish and satisfy realistic performance goals.
- Oversight of advanced and deferred billing at an area level. Maintenance of advanced and deferred billing will be through leadership of the Project Management meetings to review projects with Project Managers a monthly audit of financials as well as review of any outstanding risks to meeting project deliverables and deadlines, troubleshooting any “out of scope” issues. Also maintaining a watch list of potential projects that may require adjustment in the future.
- Develop and maintain an area level budget for offices within the respective area.
- Team management at the office and area level. This position will have direct reports.
- Conduct strategic knowledge-sharing operations meetings with the DL, MD, and Regional Vice President.
- Provide input to MD on strategic planning upon request, including participating in proposal/fee development and RFQ Go/No-Go discussions.
- Office standardization - real estate & lease management (with RBOM support).
QualificationsWhat you bring to our firm:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Develop good working relationships with colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Ability to balance, delegate, and prioritize multiple day-to-day and ongoing projects simultaneously in an organized manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Knowledge of common business processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable/invoicing, financial reporting, etc.
- Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
- Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:
- Relevant industry experience
- Big 4 public accounting experience
- Proficiency in Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint
- Leadership skills
- Mentoring/coaching skills
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
- 401(k) company match.
- Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
- Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
- Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.
TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).
As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.
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