What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Director position at F.A. Wilhelm Construction?
F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Finance Director
Empowering People to Build What Matters – That is our mission and our legacy.
For over 100 years, we have built the communities where people work and play—a legacy that began with one man and a single dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality.
F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with a culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performance for many years. Our professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.
We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Finance Director. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!
Responsibilities
As a Finance Director, your key responsibility will be to support and strengthen the financial operations of F.A. Wilhelm Construction and its affiliates through financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and accounting oversight. Working closely with the CFO, Controller, and Accounting Managers, you will take ownership of key financial responsibilities and help improve the accuracy, efficiency, and overall effectiveness of our financial processes.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other reports.
- Assist in developing and reviewing annual operating budgets, financial forecasts, and projections. Monitor actual results against budgets and investigate significant variances.
- Monitor and analyze financial activities, including cash flow, accounts receivable, billings, working capital, and other key financial information.
- Analyze financial results, operating costs, and trends to identify opportunities, potential risks, and areas for improvement.
- Assist with financial planning and forecasting to support business decisions and the company's long-term financial goals.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing financial documentation, reviewing account activity, and addressing discrepancies.
- Maintain and support internal financial controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulations.
- Identify and implement improvements to financial reporting, accounting processes, systems, and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Work collaboratively within the Accounting/Finance Department as well as other departments to provide financial information and support business decisions.
- Take ownership of assigned financial projects, research complex financial issues, and provide recommendations to improve financial accuracy and efficiency.
Key Attributes
- Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
- Collaborator
- Integrity
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Organized and systematic
- Proactive problem solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
- Commitment to excellence
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 8 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, financial reporting, or financial analysis.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
- CPA is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliations, and GAAP.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
F.A. Wilhelm & Affiliates offer a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of work. Working at our company, you can expect:
- A competitive compensation package.
- A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.
- Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A. Wilhelm & Affiliates.
- Discretionary yearly bonus program.
- A generous PTO bank.