Business Manager

Overview:

Building on a 100-year legacy of performance and service to utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients, H&M West brings together extensive knowledge and innovation to deliver infrastructure construction solutions that meet future energy needs today.

We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

ROLE SUMMARY

While the role reports into the Operations Finance team, it has a very important relationship to operations and the field. Business managers provide the guidance on where they see both risks and opportunities in the business and ensures the proper financial management of the company.

In addition, the Business Manager leads a team responsible for support of the Project Team by monitoring financial information related to projects and programs. This role reviews the collection and tracking of data used to monitor and analyze project budgets and cost allocations while performing financial analysis and utilizing recurrent status and assessment reports to monitor work progress.

The Business Manager will completely understand the business, and its context, and will manage the implications of construction and project accounting within the assigned Region or Division. This includes ensuring compliance with external customer contract terms as well as internal company policies, procedures, and administrative guidelines while implementing process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Support operations management team (business partner) in understanding financial data and financial health on a weekly/monthly and annual basis
• Actively engaged in the management of the overall project control function and provides timely reporting, accurate budget, and forecast analyses to management and stakeholders
• Makes recommendations regarding improvements to financial performance and profitability, as well as designing and implementing strategies and plans to promote the attainment of goals.
• Ensures that team goals, roles, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with high-performance requirements and congruent with the company's strategy
• Understands and applies client contractual terms to billing and collection activities ensuring compliance.
• Manages payment schedules, and specific contract terms and conditions tailored to the complexities of the work.
• Provide daily leadership to billing, project controls and administrative teams
• Oversee the work of employees and ensure they have appropriate and adequate training and tools and be a competent leader in providing guidance that enhances performance and boosts the overall culture of the organization.
• Lead cash flow process, including PO development & approvals, billing and collections.
• Support monthly forecast process and annual budget process by preparing project financial, fleet/equipment, indirect and overhead information
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information for project(s) which includes reporting actual data, forecasts and budgets
• Work with various functions at the in the field, including operations, project controls, project administration and safety to ensure transactions are processed timely and accurately
• Review the entries for subcontractor costs, payroll hours and payments
• Ensure systems and processes in operations are in line with Company process and procedures
• Supervise, coach and review work products of others to ensure highest quality
• Ad hoc reporting for management

• Drive Vision & Purpose – Paint a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action
• Collaborate (Plan & Align, Influence) – Build partnerships & work collaboratively w/others to meet shared objectives
• Customer Focus – Build strong customer relationships & deliver customer-centric solutions
• Instill Trust (& Exhibit Courage) – Gain the confidence & trust of others through honesty, integrity & authenticity
• Build Effective Teams – Strong-identity teams that apply diverse skills & perspectives to achieve common goals
• Drive Engagement – Create a climate where people are motivated to do their best & help the org win
• Manage Conflict – Handle conflict effectively, with minimum noise
• Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities & tough challenges w/a sense of urgency, high energy & enthusiasm
• Drive Results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• Decision Quality – Make good & timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Ensure Accountability – Holding self & others accountable to meet commitments
• Continuous Improvement – Working with the team to improve process supporting the field and the company as a whole

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of financial tools, general accounting principles, and ability to master H&M and customer systems -JD Edwards, SAP, ProCore, SmartSheet, Simplex, Excel, MS Office, Power BI, etc.
• Large ERP experience is desired
• Solid understanding of GAAP and Financial Statements
• Experienced in accounting, contract administration, and project management
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented
• Organized individual with a proven ability to meet deadlines and lead to results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Gather, analyze, and interpret both internal and external data (as applicable)
• Assess the overall performance of the division against the deliverables and goals forecasted.
• Maintain relationships with partners/vendors/suppliers/customers/unions etc.
• Supervise the work of employees and provide feedback, and counsel (as needed) to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Organize and coordinate operations of the team for streamlined efficiency and accuracy in all deliverables.
• Help to ensure that the division has the suitable resources to achieve set goals (i.e.. team members, materials, equipment, safety, etc.) while also being mindful and coherent of costs and budgets.
• Design and implement systems and procedures to help streamline daily tasks for efficiency and accuracy across the division and work types.
• Very strong mathematical aptitude and ability to interpret data/ statistical information
• Solid computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Moderately complex problem-solving skills

Minimum Educational Background:

BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:

10+

Wage Range:

$91,000-$160,000/Annually, DOE

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefit plan which includes the following:

• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.