Director of Finance, Utility

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America's communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. We reliably build a better world together; one customer, one team, and one community at a time. Our teams live out the organization's core values of integrity, commitment, innovation, and connection. That's how we continuously exceed our high standards of enterprise excellence—by creating a space for our engaged employees to thrive. With consistent hiring opportunities nationwide and countless career levels, chances are the next big step on your career path starts here. We work with our employees to create customized career paths and development in all facets of the organization. People will always be our greatest asset and we place emphasis on enhancing the lives of our employees.

Scope of Responsibility:

The Director of Finance is an active business partner with the Management Team. This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of the financial management aspects of the Business and will provide strategic financial input to the Management Team. This person will work collaboratively with leadership to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies to meet the company's business and financial objectives. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting and control function for the business, reports operational results and provides management direction to accounting functions.

Essential Duties:

Develop and implement financial strategies to support the organization's objectives.

Responsible for budgeting (Operating and Capital), forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

Responsible for the preparation of the financial reporting and monthly metric package for business units Responsible for preparation and reporting of business unit sales backlogs.

Assess ROI & maintenance capital expenditure projects and provides guidance to operations.

Analyze financial data to provide insights and recommendations for business improvement.

Oversee Cost accounting of all jobs through various units and make recommendations to site leaders to drive efficiencies. Facilitates annual physical inventory audits, if applicable, and acts as liaison with external auditors.

Continually develop reporting and forecasting tools to better identify business risks and opportunities.

Own and manage the month-end and year-end closing processDevelop, maintain and update forecast models of the company's balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows to support parent reporting requirementsAssist in the development and preparation of financial models, key performance indicators, and other decision support tools to management.

Performs analysis of the company's actual operating results vs. budget and forecast.

Monitor expected gross margin through project completion to identify any variances to budget.

Assist accounting staff in researching and documenting accounting issues or errors as they arise and follow through to resolutionEnsures compliance with the Company's accounting policies.

Where applicable, assist in any regulatory or audit requirements. Provides guidance and coaching to staff in their employment development.

Work with the finance team to drive special projects and initiativesWork with operations to drive continuous improvement and visual metricsAdditional duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA in Accounting or Finance preferredCPA preferred

Experience:

8-10 years of strong well-rounded finance & accounting experience and three years of management experience in a financial position with significant financial reporting, analysis responsibility Experience in job-based/project (percentage of completion) accountingExperience with ERP systems, preferably

EPICOR or Timberline Skills & Abilities:

Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Excel and Power PointSuperior reasoning and problem-solving abilityExceptional analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skillsSubstantial business acumen Strong understanding of business processes and basic corporate finance, management and accounting principlesDemonstrates cross-functional expertise and the ability to thrive in a highly complex environmentAbility to meet personal and team monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goalsDemonstrates strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial spiritDemonstrated leadership capabilities, including people development/coaching, objective setting, and measurement skills

Physical Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to work with frequent interruptions in workflow and constantly changing priorities.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time with the ability to move throughout the office or outside manufacturing plant as needed.

Must be able to perform physical activities that require use of fingers, hands and arms, such as sitting, typing, using office equipment and reaching. Some additional physical activities may require walking, stooping, bending, twisting and handling of materials.

Position requires manual dexterity, arm-hand steadiness and a safety-minded individual. Must have the ability to concentrate on tasks for long periods of time and be able to observe and receive information from all relevant sources. Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing as well as answer telephones and greet customers At Sabre Industries, we invest in your future with a competitive benefits program. As a full-time employee, you are eligible for: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401(k) with Company MatchContinuing Education & Tuition ReimbursementLife and Disability CoveragePaid Time Off & Paid HolidaysHealth and Wellness ResourcesEmployee Discounts Sabre Industries is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity