Director of Financial Services
Apply NowCompany: Turner & Townsend
Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
Company Description
Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.
Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations - adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client's vision.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery are seeking a Director of Financial Services. The Director of Financial Services will be responsible for leading the technical and financial accounting, compliance, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and tax compliance. This role is crucial in ensuring the organization's financial health, reporting accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards. The Director will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving data-driven decision-making and maintaining a culture of financial integrity.
Reporting Structure: The Director of Financial Services will report to the Executive VP of Turner & Townsend Heery, with indirect accountability to the Turner & Townsend (parent company) US Finance Director and will collaborate with other senior leaders within Turner & Townsend Heery.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Tax & Compliance:
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Skills & Competencies:
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.
Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations - adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client's vision.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery are seeking a Director of Financial Services. The Director of Financial Services will be responsible for leading the technical and financial accounting, compliance, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and tax compliance. This role is crucial in ensuring the organization's financial health, reporting accuracy, and adherence to regulatory standards. The Director will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, driving data-driven decision-making and maintaining a culture of financial integrity.
Reporting Structure: The Director of Financial Services will report to the Executive VP of Turner & Townsend Heery, with indirect accountability to the Turner & Townsend (parent company) US Finance Director and will collaborate with other senior leaders within Turner & Townsend Heery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation and reporting of timely accurate financial information (in accordance with IFRS, US GAAP and Group accounting policy) so that operations teams can make well informed business
- Maintain strong internal control environment to ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
- Ensure proper maintenance of the general ledger and oversee reconciliation processes.
- Oversee joint venture accounting.
- Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
- Manage cashflow and credit risk across the business.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process to align with the organization's strategic goals and oversee measurements of actual performance to budget/forecast working with operational teams to manage challenges faced by the business.
- Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making at all levels.
- Monitor and report on key financial performance indicators (KPIs) and variances.
- Collaborate with business units to identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.
- Lead and support team in the integration to D365 and SOx environment; Ensure a smooth transition and confirm ongoing requirements are met.
- Ensure full compliance with all tax regulations, filing deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities and advisors to minimize tax liabilities.
- Oversee compliance with regulatory and statutory reporting obligations.
- Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure adherence to financial regulations and ethical standards.
- SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Accounting or Finance Degree from an accredited University with 10+ years of experience required.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred but not required.
- Experience working in the professional services/consulting sector preferred but not required.
- Experience with a Puerto Rican business preferred but not required.
- CPA preferred but not required.
Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to lead a team of 15 professionals
- Strong technical and financial accounting skills, FP&A, tax, analytical ability and good financial judgment
- Strong expertise in financial accounting, FP&A, and tax regulations.
- Confident self-starter with good interpersonal skills and strong leadership and management style which inspires loyalty and commitment - strive to ensure all staff find their work fun, challenging and stimulating
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP systems).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and display a high level of integrity at all times.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
#LI-MB1
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.