Division Finance Manager
Groundworks · Virginia Beach, VA · 2 wk ago
Finance$110k–$140k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Divisional Finance Manager (DFM) to serve as the primary financial partner to the Division Vice President and Regional Operations leadership. This role is a player-coach position, combining analytical work with team development.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the trusted finance partner to the Division VP and Regional Operations leaders, presenting where operating decisions are made
- Lead the financial cadence with operations, including weekly flash, monthly performance reviews, and quarterly business reviews
- Translate results into clear operational actions across pricing, productivity, mix, and conversion, and challenge the business where the numbers warrant it
- Own the division’s driver-based rolling forecast with a sharp focus on year-to-go accuracy
- Lead the annual operating plan for the division and keep it aligned with corporate targets
- Run a disciplined monthly forecast cycle integrated with intra-month flash reporting
- Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, variance analysis, and root cause identification
- Quantify the drivers that run the business at the branch level, including volume, price, mix, capacity, and crew productivity
- Lead deep dives across revenue performance and pipeline conversion, gross margin and job economics, labor productivity, and pricing and discounting behavior
- Bring visibility to branch-level performance and hold KPI definitions consistent across the division
- Operational Finance and Analytics
- Forecasting, Planning, and Performance Management
- Working Capital and Financial Discipline
- Team Development
- Tools and Transformation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. CPA or MBA is strongly preferred
- Seven or more years of progressive finance experience, with a meaningful portion in operational finance or business partnering and ownership of, or close support to, a full P&L
- Strong command of driver-based forecasting and budgeting, operational analytics, and performance management
- Expert-level financial modeling in Excel
- Experience in a multi-site, field-based, or operationally complex business is highly preferred
- Exposure to a mid or large-size public company is preferred
- Comfort with modern finance tools; experience with Power BI, Snowflake, or an EPM or planning platform is a plus
Key Competencies
- Business Partner Mindset that earns a seat at the operating table
- Operational Acumen and a real feel for how the branches run
- Analytical Rigor that moves past reporting to insight and action
- Continuous Improvement instinct and comfort adding structure in ambiguity
- Execution Focus that balances strategy with hands-on delivery
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- Seven or more years of progressive finance experience, with a meaningful portion in operational finance or business partnering and ownership of, or close support to, a full P&L
- Strong command of driver-based forecasting and budgeting, operational analytics, and performance management
- Expert-level financial modeling in Excel
- Experience in a multi-site, field-based, or operationally complex business is highly preferred
- Exposure to a mid or large-size public company is preferred
- Comfort with modern finance tools; experience with Power BI, Snowflake, or an EPM or planning platform is a plus
Work Conditions
- This role is based onsite at our Virginia Beach Corporate Headquarters office or Dallas, TX Corporate office and is open to local candidates.
- Some travel to division and branch locations may be required.
- The pace is fast and the environment is dynamic, with the occasional extended hours that come with close and planning cycles.
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this role is $110,000-$140,000. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.
What We Provide
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
- Industry Leading Training Programs
- Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
- Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
- Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture