Senior Financial Operations Director

About Co-nexus

Co-nexus is a leading civil, building, and specialty Construction Company that believes integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach are fundamental to our business success. With a strong presence across the country, we have successfully completed notable projects including The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.

Job Summary

The Senior Financial Operations Director will be an integral member of the finance and accounting organization, reporting to the Vice President of Finance Operations. This individual will be engaged in the ongoing review of complex projects, claims, disputed change orders and identifying early warning signs of problem projects. They will also participate in the implementation and enforcement of Corporate objectives, provide accurate and timely analysis as needed by Executive Management, and actively identify and mitigate risks impacting the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and analyze risks impacting the organization from an accounting/finance and operational perspective, including financial reporting, cash flow, and other working capital reporting.
• Develop early warning indicators of projects at risk of new or growing costs in excess (CIE or unbilled receivable) positions.
• Review contract accounting revenue recognition, contract provisions and claims revenue recognition, requiring expertise in accounting for long-term construction contracts.
• Assist in reviewing contractual documents to ensure proper administration of change orders and/or dispute notifications to project customers.
• Collaborate with business unit and project teams, third-party claims consultants, and outside counsel to understand major disputes, amounts being pursued, and amounts recognized as recoverable under GAAP.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos to support revenue recognition of change orders/claims at the project level.
• Serve as a liaison between business units/segments and corporate management for status updates on projects with new/growing and/or significant CIE positions.
• Work closely with project management to conduct/review cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts.
• Analyze technical and non-technical documentation to identify key issues and details.

Requirements

• Oustanding organizational, project management, communication (written, oral, and listening), and interpersonal skills to work effectively with multiple teams and functions within our fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field with direct experience in the engineering and construction industry; CPA preferred.
• 7 years of working in an accounting/finance capacity at an engineering/construction firm or public accounting, preferably at a Big 4 firm, with clients in the Engineering and Construction industry.
• Strong accounting technical background and understanding of GAAP.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to travel as needed (generally under 25%).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and abstract reasoning skills with a natural ability for detail-oriented and accurate reporting.
• Possesses a proven ability to meet hard deadlines.
• Ability to iteratively discuss financial results and assumptions with executive management in a respectful, efficient, and confident manner.
• Problem solver with the ability to summarize and present reporting results, including explanations and variance analysis.

About the Role

This role requires a highly skilled professional with outstanding financial operations expertise, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. As a Senior Financial Operations Director, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and stability of our organization. If you possess the required skills, qualifications, and passion for financial operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes a salary of $240,000 per year, reflecting your exceptional skills and experience. At Co-nexus, we value our employees' contributions and strive to create a dynamic and supportive work environment. Join us in shaping the future of our company and taking on new challenges!

Salary : $240,000