What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice President Finance position at U.S. Engineering?
Primary Purpose: The Associate Vice President (AVP), Finance is a strategic and operational leader responsible for the financial management of U.S. Engineering Company Holdings. This role provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure financial health, growth, and alignment with organizational goals, while serving as a cultural leader, within the company and beyond. Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
- Provides strategic financial leadership in developing and implementing strategies to support organizational growth and stability.
- Collaborates with the CFO to create and monitor financial objectives and initiatives that align with long-term corporate goals while keeping short-term and long-term plans in focus, consistent with the overall profit and growth objectives of the organization.
- Evaluates and enhances financial systems and reporting to optimize organization-wide, data-driven, decision making. Including financial statements, exception reporting, key performance indicators, monthly forecasts, etc.
- Oversees budgeting processes and profit-and-loss (P&L) management, ensuring alignment with financial goals and accountability for results.
- Leads cash flow management, cost controls, and financial risk mitigation.
- Oversees compliance with financial regulations, tax preparation, and audit requirements.
- Sets clear expectations, fosters collaboration, and drives financial performance.
- Mentors and develops team members through ongoing performance management, continuous feedback, and career growth opportunities.
- Promotes a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Researches and implements new accounting standards.
- Analyzes, and reports on, market trends and opportunities, positioning the organization as an industry leader.
- Partners with the CFO and audit firm to continuously monitor and improve internal controls.
- Assists with the management of banking relationships; identifies and evaluates optimal financing alternatives and maintains strategic partnerships with banks.
- Assists the CFO with compliance issues related to Federal Acquisition Regulations and other federal and state regulations.
- Embraces the company’s commitment to team members through the effective oversight of people initiatives, in collaboration with other members of leadership and Human Resources. This includes recruitment and selection, performance management, learning and development, succession planning, and administration of Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Designs and delivers training to enhance the financial acumen of project operational professionals throughout the organization.
- Demonstrates a commitment to balanced and active participation in all of the company’s focus areas – customer, people, performance and growth.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation required; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior financial management capacity, preferably within public accounting, or auditing.
- Experience with construction or related industry is preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, strategic planning, strategy execution, and financial management in complex environments is required.
- Advanced knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards.
- Proven leadership capabilities, including performance management, coaching, and team development.
- Strategic and analytical thinker with a track record of delivering measurable results.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships across diverse audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Committed to continuing education, both within the finance/accounting fields as required tomaintain CPA status – as well as personal and leadership development.
- Occasional travel required.
- Role performed primarily in an office setting with typical desk-based activities.
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