Common and baseline responsibilities of a FIRMWIDE FINANCE DIRECTOR include, but are not limited to:  

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
• Provide financial insights, forecasts, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making processes.
• Assist in developing, revising, and monitoring annual budgets and long-term financial plans.
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor key financial and project metrics, identify trends, and provide proactive recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Conduct regular financial and project reviews and variance analysis to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop project accounting standards and oversee the monitoring of financial performance on projects.
• Implement robust cost and project control measures, identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Assist in global cash flow management, ensuring optimal liquidity and forecasting.
• With CFO, manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and foreign exchange risk.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize financial risk and optimize working capital.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manage internal controls and audit processes to mitigate financial and project risks.
• Stay abreast of architecture industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to finance and accounting.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Recruit, train, and mentor finance professionals to enhance their skills and capabilities.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and effective communication within the finance department and across other departments.

To join us you should have: 

• 10+ years of experience (preferably in the AEC industry or a professional services firm)
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, MBA, CPA, or advanced degree preferred
• Experience working with Deltek Vision preferred
• Advanced experience in excel

• Deep understanding of project accounting, performance, reporting metrics and risks

• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, compliance standards, and GAAP reporting requirements

• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.