Our client is a powerhouse in engineering and science services, delivering customized solutions across energy, software systems, manufacturing, clinical, and lab environments. As a critical player in a high-growth, high-impact division, you’ll join a team focused on expansion and innovation. This is your opportunity to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization with a direct impact on strategic growth and profitability. You’ll be part of an elite leadership cohort driving the next wave of transformation.
Title: Financial Operations Manager Location:
Hanover, MD preferred
All qualified candidates located in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic region are welcome to apply.
Relocation support is available for the right individual.
Key Points:
Partner with industry leaders
Be part of a collaborative, high-performance culture that values innovation
Join a high-growth, high-impact team with strong leadership support and career advancement opportunities
Enjoy a flexible, hybrid work environment with travel opportunities
Receive competitive compensation, bonus incentives, and robust benefits
Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary finance contact for Practices and business development partners, executing all finance-related functions for assigned Practices.
Review and negotiate contractual documents, including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs, and support scope management and change requests, ensuring contractual compliance.
Develop business and financial models and conduct recurring and ad hoc analyses to improve and grow the business.
Mitigate company risk by collaborating with Practice, business development, and corporate partners to resolve compliance issues promptly.
Develop pricing strategies and rate build-ups to meet or exceed Practice gross profit targets, ensuring all indirect cost elements are captured within pricing.
Partner with finance and sales leadership to develop annual sales forecasts, headcount requests, and operating plans.
Support and participate in internal and customer business reviews.
Administer and evaluate compensation plans for sales, recruiters and/or practice teams and review expense reports following the expense policy.
Partner with practice and sales teams and leadership to identify trends and position the company for success.
Monitor, analyze, and report on project budgets, cost projections, and performance.
Oversee project revenue and accruals for month-end close.
Support procurement to ensure proper cost and billing processing.
Requirements:
3+ years in a financial analytics or financial operations role with a global, services organization.
Strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Experience in project finance roles preferred, including building and interpreting financial models.
Understanding of financial/project accounting and contractual matters.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Experience in engineering services is a must-have.
Strong operational finance understanding.
Familiarity with PeopleSoft or similar backend systems.
Knowledge of talent acquisition, field services, onboarding, payroll, and compliance.
Able to partner with internal PMO, understand delivery dynamics, manage SOWs, pricing, and profitability analysis.
Transparent and team-oriented.
Ability to take feedback well.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field preferred
Benefits:
Competitive salary with 401(k) company match and profit-sharing
Pre-tax savings for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
Medical, Dental, & Vision plans with employer HSA contributions
Prescription drug coverage and preventative care at 100% in-network
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Expense Protection options
Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance with optional add-ons
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage fully paid by the company
Health Advocacy Services for navigating medical care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and legal support
Paid Family Leave for birth, adoption, foster care, and caregiving
Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, fitness, and more