Director of Finance, Utilities

About the Role

At Sabre Industries, we connect and power America’s communities with world-class utility and telecom solutions. The Director of Finance is an active business partner with the Management Team, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. This role is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of the financial management aspects of the business and provides strategic financial input to the Management Team. You will work collaboratively with leadership to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies to meet the company's business and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the organization's objectives.
• Responsible for budgeting (Operating and Capital), forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Prepare financial reporting and monthly metric packages for business units.
• Prepare and report business unit sales backlogs.
• Assess ROI and maintenance capital expenditure projects and provide 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.
• Facilitate annual physical inventory audits, if applicable, and act 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 process.
• Develop, maintain, and update forecast models of the company’s balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows to support parent reporting requirements.
• Assist in the development and preparation of financial models, key performance indicators, and other decision support tools for management.
• Perform 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 resolution.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s accounting policies.
• Assist in any regulatory or audit requirements where applicable.
• Provide guidance and coaching to staff in their employment development.
• Work with the finance team to drive special projects and initiatives.
• Work with operations to drive continuous improvement and visual metrics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• 8-10 years of strong, well-rounded finance and accounting experience.
• Three years of management experience in a financial position with significant financial reporting and analysis responsibility.
• Experience in job-based/project (percentage of completion) accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably EPICOR or Timberline.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Superior reasoning and problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skills.
• Substantial business acumen.
• Strong understanding of business processes and basic corporate finance, management, and accounting principles.
• Demonstrates cross-functional expertise and the ability to thrive in a highly complex environment.
• Ability to meet personal and team monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Demonstrated 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Life and Disability Coverage.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Health and Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.