Director of Finance and Administration

Director of Finance and Administration

KDM Engineering is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to join our team and oversee the companys financial health and operations. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) this leadership role is critical in ensuring that KDM Engineering remains financially sound compliant with all requirements and wellpositioned for continued growth. The director role will manage the accounting and finance department maintain completely accurate records of the firms transactions and review financial statements to determine the firms financial health and take action accordingly. They will work closely with the executive team and external auditors to maintain financial stability develop strategic insights and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Financial Management

• Lead financial strategy longterm planning and overall financial stewardship of the organization.
• Oversee financial planning budgeting forecasting and reporting within the accounting department.
• Drive profitability analysis cost control measures and resource optimization across departments.
• Manage cash flow and implement robust cash management strategies to ensure financial integrity.
• Ensure full compliance with GAAP accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements reports and performance dashboards.
• Lead the annual audit process and maintain productive relationships with external auditors.
• Develop and enforce financial policies internal controls and procedural improvements.

Administrative Oversight

• Direct administrative operations including HR accounting and facilities management.
• Ensure efficient secure and effective administrative and recordkeeping systems.
• Partner with IT leadership to align technology infrastructure with organizational needs emphasizing data security and digital efficiency.
• Develop and oversee risk management protocols including business continuity and crisis response planning.

Strategic Planning

• Serve as a key contributor to organizational strategic planning and decisionmaking.
• Provide financial guidance and insight to the executive team to support datadriven decisions.
• Identify financial risks and growth opportunities to enhance business outcomes.
• Lead financial modeling and scenario planning to support organizational growth initiatives.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to the CEO ensuring alignment between financial strategy and business goals.

Team Leadership

• Lead mentor and develop highperforming finance HR and administrative teams.
• Set clear KPIs and performance metrics to ensure accountability and operational excellence.
• Foster a collaborative inclusive and highperformance work culture.
• Promote strong crossfunctional collaboration across finance HR IT and operations.

External Relations

• Represent the organization in financial matters with external stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary liaison with auditors financial institutions vendors and regulatory bodies.
• Manage banking relationships investor communications and financing partnerships.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and external service agreements to drive cost savings and efficiency.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in financial management and administrative leadership roles.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking analytical rigor and effective decisionmaking skills.
• Strong communication interpersonal and team leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in financial systems accounting software and data analysis tools.
• Indepth knowledge of accounting standards compliance regulations and financial best practices.

Salary Range: $100000 $140000 annually commensurate with experience and qualifications

Additional Requirements:

Must be willing to comply with all preemployment screening including but not limited to drug testing reference verification education and employment verification and background screening.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Possess a valid Drivers License

Why Choose KDM

Established in 2012 on a promise to alter the face of engineering KDM Engineering has built a reputation of excellence in providing outstanding technical services maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality assurance and offering a truly inclusive work environment.

Our clients and partners in the public and private sectors consistently recognize KDM for our responsiveness to their needs budgets and schedules. Our peers distinguished KDM with Edison Electric Institutes Diverse Supplier Award Capital One and Women Presidents Organizations (WPO) 50 Fastest Growing WomenOwned/Led Companies and Chicagos Best and Brightest Companies to Work For annually for seven years.

Our talented experienced team delivers exceptional engineering designs project management and customer support services to each of our projects. Our enduring commitment to diversity equity and inclusion is unmatched in our industry. Because our team comes from different backgrounds cultures and experiences we bring uniquely different and diverse perspectives to solving complex engineering problems.

Top Reasons to Work for Us:

Challenging and Meaningful Work

Competitive Base Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Company Paid Holidays

Great WorkLife Balance

Fun and Flexible Work Environment

Organization with PeopleFirst Mentality

Dynamic Leadership Team

A Culture that Values Your Input

Full List of Benefits & Perks:

Positive team environment

Competitive salaries

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Training and professional development

Health dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Life longterm disability and shortterm disability insurances

Paid timeoff.

Paid holidays.

Volunteer leave

Transit program

Parental and maternity leave

Supportive management

Professional development assistance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly teambuilding outings

Laidback office culture including pool table arcade games and happy hour

Meditation space nap room and nursing mothers room

Equal Employment Opportunity:

KDM Engineering strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race color religion sex gender identity pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status physical disability mental disability medical condition sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Extensive experience in financial management and administrative leadership roles.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking analytical rigor and effective decisionmaking skills.
• Strong communication interpersonal and team leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in financial systems accounting software and data analysis tools.
• Indepth knowledge of accounting standards compliance regulations and financial best practices.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Preferred
• 10 years total experience with at least 3 years of experience as a Senior Accountant.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software
• Exceptional knowledge of finance accounting budgeting cost accounting and cost control principles and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices laws standards and state/national regulations
• Excellent communication skills

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to comply with all preemployment screening including but not limited to drug testing reference verification education and employment verification and background screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Drivers License
• Hybrid work schedule working 3 days in the office with Tuesday being a core day and the option of working 2 days from home.