Division Finance Manager

BKF Engineers • Oakland, CA

11h • $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

• Financial Management & Oversight
• 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.
• Business Partnership & Leadership
• 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.
• Team Development & Process Improvement
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees