Head of Finance, Project Execution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the Commercial Project Management and project finance functions throughout the U.S. organization.

• Act as the key financial partner to Project Execution and business leadership.

• Deliver financial analysis and strategic insights to aid in business decision-making.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Commercial Project Management team.

• Manage the financial performance of the project portfolio, encompassing revenue, margin, cash flow, costs, and balance sheet forecasting.

• Track project performance while identifying financial risks and opportunities.

• Spearhead budgeting, cost center planning, and forecasting initiatives.

• Guarantee proper project setup, invoicing, reporting, and project closure.

• Provide timely and actionable financial reports to leadership.

• Oversee customer and supplier commercial terms during project execution.

• Collaborate with Legal, Tax, Procurement, and Sales on contract evaluations and negotiations.

• Recognize and address contractual, financial, and operational risks.

• Direct change order processes, claims, dispute resolution, and commercial risk management efforts.

• Assist in sourcing and procurement decisions by leveraging financial and commercial expertise.

• Enhance project cash flow performance, billing accuracy, and collections.

• Ensure adherence to relevant tax regulations.

• Coordinate treasury-related tasks, including hedging and bank guarantees as necessary.

• Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls, accounting standards, and commercial governance protocols.

• Facilitate internal and external audits while driving the resolution of audit issues.

• Implement finance and project management standards in line with company policies.

• Conduct project reviews centered on financial performance, risk management, and corrective measures.

• Present forecasts, risks, opportunities, and project outcomes to senior leadership.

• Propel process enhancements, reporting automation, and the adoption of project management best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• 7-10+ years of experience in finance, commercial project management, project controlling, contract management, or related fields.

• 1-3 years of experience in leadership and team development.

• Experience in industrial manufacturing, energy, automation, infrastructure, or other project-driven business environments.

• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, cash flow, billing, contracts, claims, and risk management.

• Knowledge of internal controls, audits, taxation, treasury functions, and compliance requirements.

• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.

• Capability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional setting.

• Proven history of enhancing processes, reinforcing controls, and driving operational efficiency.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage starting on the first day of employment.

• Matching 401(k) with immediate employer contributions.

• Generous paid time off plan, inclusive of paid holidays and floating holidays.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available.

• Flexibility to work remotely a few days each week.

• Paid parental leave.