Director of Finance

About Hensel Phelps:

Founded in 1937 Hensel Phelps specializes in building development construction and facility services in markets ranging from aviation to government commercial transportation critical facilities healthcare and transportation. Ranked #1 in aviation and #6 overall general contractor in 2024 by BDC Hensel Phelps is one of the largest employeeowned general contractors in the country. Driven to deliver EXCELLENCE in all we do and supported by our core values of Ownership Integrity Builder Diversity and Community Hensel Phelps brings our clients visions to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property.

Position Description:

The Director of Finance (Finance Director) oversees all financial aspects of business and collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive the companys financial strategy and planning. This position is responsible for assessing the financial performance of the company as well as possible risks and investments. The Director of Finance is a reliable leader with broad knowledge of all accounting financial and business principles. The role requires a strategic thinker and effective manager who drives profitability through informed decision making. The Director guides financial decisions drives process improvement through technology and leads by promoting the companys culture and maintaining ethical financial practices.

Essential Duties:

• Drives annual budgeting and recurring forecasting process.
• Provide Actual vs. Budget and historical trending analysis for both operational and financial metrics to provide timely relevant and actionable insight.
• Creates financial models to support both near and longterm operational and financial planning.
• Performance visibility deliver endtoend reporting solution for clients inclusive of KPI/metric selection backend data solution and visualization dashboards.
• Performs adhoc financial analysis that provides insights into business performance.
• Supports the Accounting Team monthend close process and Executive Team with management reviews.
• Collaborates with Finance Transformation team to continuously evolve and improve financial reporting systems and processes to create backoffice efficiencies.
• Identifies and implement performance improvement opportunities that drive margin expansion.
• Drives financial planning by analyzing its performance and risks.
• Retains constant awareness of the companys financial position and act to prevent problems.
• Identifies gaps in the market/industry and spot opportunities to create value propositions.
• Sets up and oversee the companys finance IT system.
• Provides strategic direction regarding risk management and compliance.
• Set targets for and supervise all accounting payroll and finance personnel (management accountants internal auditors etc.)
• Oversee all audit and internal control operations.
• Conducts analysis to make forecasts and report to upper executives.
• Possess the ability to drive change and innovation in the finance /accounting function.
• Monitors assets and report on legislative financial impacts.
• Arrange and sponsors appropriate assignments and experiences to help people realize their potential and support their longterm aspirations.
• Participates in communications for various internal and external stakeholder committee.

Required Qualifications:

• Education A bachelors degree in accounting finance or related field. CPA is required. An advanced degree such as a Master of Finance or an Master of Business Administration is highly desirable.
• Experience 1015 years of progressive financial management experience preferably within construction or a related industry and/or a combination of education and experience.

Finance Expertise:

• Proven experience as director of finance or similar role.
• Indepth knowledge of corporate finance and financial planning accounting principles compliance risk management and best practices.
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. Vista SAP) and leveraging data analytics for decisionmaking.
• Strategic Leadership Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the companys objectives and values; critical thinker with strong business acumen.
• Communication and Collaboration Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex financial information clearly to nonfinance stakeholders and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Ethical Integrity Committed to ethical financial practices ensuring compliance and accurate reporting while avoiding any conflict of interest.
• Team Development Demonstrates success in leading and motivating a team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Adaptability As Hensel Phelps modernizes and the culture evolves the Finance Director needs to demonstrate the adaptability a willingness to learn and an openness to embracing new technologies practices and processes.

Compensation Range (Colorado Only)

$135000$150000

Eligible for phone allowance (up to $900 yearly)

Eligible for car allowance (up to

401(K) retirement plans (up to

Additional Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our fulltime employees.

• Eligible for companypaid medical insurance life insurance accidental death & dismemberment longterm disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 22 days(15 PTO 7 holidays) of paid time off accrual beginning upon hire
• Based on position location a costofliving adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

• Light Work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator copy machine phone computer and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly reads written communications and views email submissions.
• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Rarely exposed to high and low temperatures
• Rarely exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Employment Offers are Contingent Upon Successful Completion of the Following:

• Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
• Substance Abuse Screening
• Physical Exam (if applicable)
• Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer:

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity and expression domestic partner status pregnancy disability citizenship genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 601.35(c)

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Required Experience:

Director