Job Description
West Division Business Manager Location Rancho Cordova, CA (Prospect Park area) : :
Division Business Manager Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 60 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and thorough understanding of environmental, regulatory, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges with innovation and common-sense. Kleinfelder's integrated, award-winning experts collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver. Kleinfelder is actively seeking a Division Business Manager to join the team in our Sacramento office! The Division Business Manager is a key business partner with the Division EVP, Division Management team, and a number of Corporate groups. The role provides financial and commercial expertise and insights in support of the Division's strategic direction and works with Division management using a team approach to drive improved transparency, performance and results as well as reinforce best practices throughout the Division. The breadth and level of the role requires and individual who can drive business decisions through effective use of data, insight, influence, and communication across all business functions and at multiple levels within the company and manage a wide variety of support functions for the Division. Major responsibilities include finance, risk management, major bid support, contract pricing strategies, financial analysis and reporting, cash collections, financial forecasting as well as management of the administrative needs of the Division. Responsibilities: Contracts & Procurement - Provide sound financial, commercial, and business advice to minimize business and financial risks
- Financial, commercial, and strategic input to major pursuits
- Review the pricing for all contracts to optimize project profitability
- Oversee the disclosure and dissemination of financial information in response to RFPs
- Vet subcontractor agreements to ensure compliance with client contract terms and conditions (e.g., flow down provisions) and company policies
Planning & Forecasting - Participate in strategic discussions with Division Management
- In conjunction with the Division EVP, direct the detailed annual planning process covering the overall operational P&L, manpower, working capital, and capital expenditures
- Identify deviations from the annual budget through the completion of short-term and long-term financial forecasts, and communicate recommendations for corrective actions to achieve the annual budget
Finance - Ensure compliance with revenue recognition accounting standards
- Perform month-end and year-end financial closing activities for the Division on behalf of Corporate Accounting and complete them within required deadlines
- Oversee all accounting of joint ventures for the Division
- Support all internal audits as well as the year-end external audit performed by the CPA firm
- Participate in other audits as required.
Reporting - Manage the process for consistently tracking and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) across the Division to effectively benchmark against appropriate baselines and external benchmarking data
- Advise Division Management on monthly actual results as measured against the annual budget and periodic forecasts, and identify areas of immediate concern relative to deviations, risks, and opportunities
Financial Analysis - Perform analyses of business performance to provide insights into strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) as well as profit margin improvements. Use the data and trends to drive business decisions and adjustments.
- Perform financial analysis and evaluation of investments, including capital equipment and acquisitions, as necessary.
Cash Collections - Responsible to work with Division and Area Management, project managers, and project support staff to ensure cash collections are expedited and client issues impacting timely payment are rectified in an expedited manner.
- Forecasting of divisional cash flow and identification of areas for improving the speed of collections
- Management of other support functions required at the Division level
- Co-ordinate and manage the support functions required at the Division level. It is expected that roles in the areas of human resources (recruiting), safety co-ordination, and administration (administrative efficiency) will be part of the small group managed by the Business Manager.
Education and Experience: Education - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or other relevant background required
- Advanced qualification preferred (CPA, MBA, or MS)
Experience - 10+ years of progressive and relevant finance commercial experience in the architecture/engineering/construction industry or a professional services firm with a revenue model that is project-based
- Contracts, financial reporting, internal control, forecasting, analysis, process management, and technical accounting knowledge
- Ability to work in a cross functional environment and build organizational relationships
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to make logical assumptions draw conclusions from ambiguous data, to effectively reach a viable solution
- Identify and champion productivity improvements through process evaluations
- Ability to obtain buy-in with clear and concise analysis and presentations, including engaging in communication at the executive level
- Capable of training Division resources to raise the level of commercial acumen about the business
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of organizational skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and oversee multiple initiatives or assignments, and prioritize projects and time effectively
- Excellent skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint are required
- Deltek Vision skills are preferred
Travel Progress with an Employer that Values You Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following: Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $142k-$214k Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program. Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules) NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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