Director of Finance at SPEC Engineering in Plainfield, Illinois

Job Description:

Are you a Director of Finance who understands job costing or project based accounting?

Are you detail oriented and passionate about accuracy and efficiency?

Are you the kind of person who wants to lead and develop a department focused on accounting principles, practices, and procedures?

Spec Engineering is seeking an impact player and difference maker to lead our Finance department who is focused on job costing, profitability, and owning the continued development of the finance department. Spec Engineering is a privately held, fast growing, and stable full-service process engineering firm with our main office located in Plainfield Il, and a second location in Chicago. We provide the latest in technology to manufacturers in the food, beverage, and specialty chemical industries. We live by our company values of Safety, People, Excellence and Collaboration, welcome difference, and strive for an inclusive work environment that rewards employees for their individuality and uniqueness. Spec Engineering offers competitive compensation based on experience and performance.

Compensation range (based on experience): $85,000-$105,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directing the department and managing the general accounting functions.


• Experience and ability to track project profitability through job costing.


• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice. Work closely with the accounting team to monitor and review accounting-related reports for accuracy and completeness.


• Develop and monitor the company budget.


• Partner with the Human Resources team on administration of employee benefits.


• Oversees the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements.


• Works with corporate accounting to present month-end, close-out reports.


• Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.


• Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.


• Reviews financial statements with management personnel.


• Prepares month and year end closings and applicable reporting.


• Resolves accounting discrepancies.


• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting system.

Competencies:

Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Managing People - Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Includes subordinates in planning. Makes self available to direct reports. Provides direction and gains compliance. Provides regular performance feedback. Takes responsibility for direct reports' activities.

Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.

Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or equivalent


• 7-12 years of experience with accounting in the engineering, construction, or related fields.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary


• Medical, Dental and Vision


• 401k


• Employee Stock Option Program


• Paid time off


• Continued education support

 

If you have these qualifications and are looking for a tremendous opportunity for growth, then you could be the perfect fit for our Director of Finance position. Apply today!

 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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