Finance Director in Newport Beach, California at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Director will partner, collaborate and provide support on financial and accounting matters for the region. This person will work with the finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting as well as compliance with company policies. This position will work closely with business units and projects to ensure that operational financial data is readily available to facilitate the decision making and reporting process. This position reports directly to Vice President of Finance. Occasional travel to project sites and corporate office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage 2 or more accountants who support project teams and region finance and accounting needs
• Work with the annual budget process and compilation of information for the annual business plan, as well as reviewing overhead budget-to-actual variances with business unit/department leaders
• Understand the scope and areas of work included within the construction contracts being executed by the region in order to work with the Operations and Finance teams on day-to-dayissues
• Promote a service oriented, customer friendly approach to our accounting and finance operations and facilitate timely resolution of issues and questions within the region, including project staff
• Prepare business unit and regional financial statements, budgets, volume and gross profit projections and other financial analysis and forecasts
• Proactively monitor and report on project performance, financial projections, regional cash position, costs and percentage of completion, including following up with customer contacts
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance Group on tax, license and compliance issues
• Work with joint venture partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting for joint ventures projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years of accounting experience, with at least three years in the construction industry
• Strong financial acumen, analysis abilities, communication skills and the confidence to collaborate and build relationships with a variety of staff at all levels
• General understanding of construction insurance, bonding requirements, lien laws and sales taxes for contractors
• Proactive, self-motivated, organized and able to work independently
• Effective problem-solver and decision-maker
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP accounting applications

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $154,000-212,000 depending on location. This does not include a possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.