Assistant Manager, Finance & Commercial Risk

Description

• Assist the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk in developing an overall risk profile for the District and develop strategies for effective financing and risk management.
• Oversees the preparation of insurance, subcontract default insurance, and/or legal claims.
• Provide the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk with proactive analysis, feedback, and input on project performance.
• Oversee and provide guidance with respect to owner audits, owner or subcontractor claims, or other project related financial issues.
• Assist the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk with managing all financial and business-related issues.
• Leads the interpretation, negotiation, and approval of deviations from existing supplier, subcontractor, and consultant forms.
• Provide the District with financial and commercial risk training.
• Proactively monitors project and district receivables and cash position.
• Leads yearly planning process and partners with the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk to drive ownership and accountability for achieving results.
• Mentor and coach direct and indirect reports, which may include accounting manager, accountants, administrative assistants, and payroll.
• Partner with Manager Finance and Commercial Risk and operations staff on district strategy to achieve financial and strategic priorities.
• Evaluate potential joint venture partner financial capability.
• Partners with the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk in providing guidance on owner contracts and subcontracts.
• Evaluate and ensure insurance, bonding, and other performance securities are being met to satisfy contract and corporate requirements.
• Verify owner funding sources to ensure adequate financing exists for new projects and collaborate with operations to mitigate financial risks through course of construction.
• Partners with Manager Finance and Commercial Risk in Supporting pursuits and project teams to ensure risks and opportunities are identified, communicated, and managed effectively.
• Drives with Senior Leadership the analysis of the District’s financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with project and administrative budgets.
• Leads efforts with operations to develop mitigation strategies for risks and cost deviations.

Requirements

• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
• Effective problem-solver and decision-maker
• Advanced knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance and they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting
• Intermediate risk evaluation, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking
• 5+ years of supervisory experience involving managing the Accounting department
• 6+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in the construction industry preferred
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate ability to draft, review, and negotiate various forms of contract language+
• Proactive, self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and protocols, budget administration and financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance