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Federal Finance Director

Lensa
Bozeman, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025
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41299BR

Requisition ID

41299BR

Business Unit

FSU

Job Description

The Federal Finance Director is a strategic financial leader responsible for overseeing all financial operations for the $300M Federal Services business unit. This individual will be leading the finance, contracts, procurement, and pricing functions for the business unit and is responsible for compliance with all government regulations and company policies and procedures.

We are open to considering candidates for this position who could work hybrid out of one of our offices in the United States and would prefer someone based out of our Fairfax VA, Boston MA or Denver CO offices.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Trusted business partner to senior and executive leadership, providing strategic insights and counsel on finance and operations matters. This individual must be able to identify and mitigate business risk and provide key insights to senior leadership.
  • Leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning process for federal unit. Analyzes financial performance and provides timely and pertinent updates to senior leadership highlighting business performance, risks and opportunities.
  • Lead development and monitoring of indirect rates, cost structure, and reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Ensures compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other applicable federal regulation.
  • Lead and develop a team of high-performing professionals to support both personal career development and to provide excellent internal service to our sales and project operations teams.
  • Drives change management and continuous improvement mindset across all federal support functions.
  • Communicates clearly, timely, and accurately to senior and executive leadership. Must have a solutions-based mindset to support the business.
  • Evaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action.
  • Ensures that effective internal controls are in place in the unit and ensures compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Title

Federal Finance Director

Group

OPS - Finance

Employment Type

Regular

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 15 years of related experience with at least 5 of those years in a management or leadership capacity.
  • Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
  • Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience leading the forecasting, budgeting, and GAAP accounting practices for an engineering consulting firm in the A/E/C industry.
  • Previous experience leading the contracts, procurement, security, and pricing functions for the federal unit for an engineering consulting firm in the A/E/C industry.
  • Previous experience leading a diverse team made up of finance, accounting, pricing, contract, and procurement managers.
  • Previous experience working with an ERP system (Oracle R12).

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?:

Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith)

Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.

Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Site Location:

United States - Nationwide

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Amount Of Travel Required

30%

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrated experience and expertise in federal acquisition regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of GAAP, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance and Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting.
  • Hands on experience with a variety of Enterprise Resource Planning systems.
  • Superior communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
  • Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.

Background Check And Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Pay Range Minimum

$148,637

Pay Range Maximum

$260,166

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options:

Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Salary : $148,637 - $260,166

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