Division Finance Manager

BKF Engineers•Newport Beach, CA

3h•$110,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division Finance Manager is a strategic financial leader responsible for supporting the various Business Sectors within BKF. This role combines the technical expertise of full-cycle contract and project accounting with a forward-looking business partnership. The Finance Manager will act as a liaison between Finance and Executive Leadership, driving financial performance, advancing key initiatives, and mentoring project accounting staff to strengthen overall sector results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in the Engineering, Planning, Architecture, or Construction Management industry.
Strong foundation in project accounting, contract administration, and revenue recognition.
Demonstrated experience leading financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Proven ability to influence senior leadership, communicate complex financial information, and drive operational alignment.
Prior experience supervising and mentoring accounting or finance staff.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Vantagepoint, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar) and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle contract financial administration and project accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
Monitor division-level financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
Facilitate monthly financial reviews with Business Sector leadership, driving accountability for results and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Facilitate annual budgeting and ongoing reforecasting activities, collaborating with executive and operational leadership to align targets with strategic priorities.
Ensure accurate revenue recognition, project cost tracking, and adherence to company policies and FAR/DCAA standards (if applicable).
Coordinate accounts receivable and collection efforts, partnering with project teams to resolve issues and accelerate cash flow.
Serve as a financial liaison between Business Sector leadership and the Finance/Accounting organization, translating financial performance into operational terms.
Partner with leadership to influence decision-making, resource allocation, and business strategies that improve profitability and growth.
Promote understanding and adoption of company KPIs across assigned sectors, driving behaviors that align with corporate objectives.
Facilitate collaboration between Finance and Operations to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting capabilities.
Serve as the operational lead for project delivery process integration during mergers and acquisitions. Lead onboarding of acquired teams into the company’s project lifecycle, enterprise resource planning tools, quality systems, and document management processes.
Develop, mentor, and lead a team of Project Accountants, fostering professional growth and building future leadership capacity.
Standardize and advance best practices for successful month-end closing, project setup, billing, compliance, and reporting.
Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce inefficiencies, improve internal controls, and strengthen the financial management framework.
Support training and knowledge transfer to enhance project managers’ financial acumen and accountability.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
BKF pays 100% of the premiums for many of our medical, dental, and vision plans and 50% for your dependents
14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays
Flexible schedules
Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations

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