Finance Director

STV is seeking a Finance Director to join our Operations Finance group. This position will be designated as hybrid (3 days week/in office) and can be located in one of the following STV offices: Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Franklin, TN, Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY.

The Finance Director is a key member of the Operational Leadership team that provides proactive strategic and financial insights to influence decision-making and offers recommendations to improve overall financial performance. This role will own the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of their assigned Operating Groups.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Group President and other leadership to provide oversight on all financial matters within the assigned Operating Groups. Understand all components and key drivers of financial reports and concisely "tell the story" of the business through numbers
• Own the development and management of yearly budgets and quarterly forecasts for assigned Operating Groups, providing strategic insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance

• Oversee the month-end close process for assigned Operating Groups, ensuring that revenue recognition aligns with corporate policies. Responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting and closing. Present Operating Group financials at monthly business reviews with Corporate Leadership

• Collaborate with the Project Analyst Lead to understand material project issues and their effect on financials. Actively participate in key project reviews to drive project finance initiatives forward and help address any challenges

• Provide coaching and mentorship to financial analyst to support the broader objectives of the business. Oversee variance analysis, overhead expenditure analysis, and accurate and ongoing maintenance of forecast schedules

• Work closely with key stakeholders to create and actively manage an actionable plan to improve DSO and cash collection for assigned Operating Groups

• Oversee and update the monthly project revenue forecasts, working closely with Business Development to ensure CRM opportunities are up to date and accurate

• Review and provide financial oversight into any pursuits within the Operating Group to ensure pricing is accurate and appropriate margins are achieved

• Engage with Corporate Accounting to ensure policies and procedures are being adhered to. Identify and implement process improvements to optimize financial reporting and accuracy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in finance.
• Preferred experience within the AEC industry

Skills:

• Strong financial analysis and budgeting skills
• Proficiency in financial software and systems
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Leadership and team management experience

Key Competencies:

• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
• Proactive and adaptable to change

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) * Paid Holidays (9 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.