Finance Manager
Stantec
Finance Manager partnering with ops to drive financial performance and strategic growth
2 days ago ago
$101,900 - $152,800
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
financial forecasting
pricing models
revenue recognition
budget planning
project reviews
financial reporting
- Act as a finance business partner to Operations leadership, including Regional Business Leaders (RBLs) and Business Center Operations Leaders (BCOLs), actively participating in the management team and providing ongoing financial support to our project management teams.
- Work together with project managers and project approvers to ensure accurate and compliant financial forecasts for material projects to the business.
- Develop pricing and costing models for large and often complex project bids, including those involving KPI bonuses, joint ventures/arrangements and other unorthodox contractual terms.
- Oversee all aspects of financial operations for the business centers, including reviewing and analyzing financial statements, managing revenue recognition, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), Work-in-Progress (WIP) and cash cycle.
- Work with other Finance Managers and Directors to plan and implement continuous business process improvements and best practices.
- Facilitate the development of financial plans, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts in close collaboration with your business partners.
- Collaborate with financial and operational leadership to coordinate monthly project reviews and analyze financial performance to address challenges and implement solutions.
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors as needed.
- Maintain effective key controls for financial reporting in line with Stantec’s SOX and internal control requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of key contractual agreements with clients.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-to-date executive summaries with transparent and concise commentaries and variance analyses to aid leadership in strategic and operational decision-making.
- Support potential new acquisitions and integration of project financial data as required.
What you bring
cpa
bachelor's degree
financial management
financial analysis
team leadership
stakeholder management
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Expertise in applying systems and processes to streamline administrative tasks.
- Proven success in fostering strong relationships with Business Leaders, Project Managers and Project Controllers.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business or Commerce or a related field.
- Proactive in implementing effective financial management practices.
- Highly self-motivated with strong prioritization and multitasking abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to translate financial aspects of projects, business centers and other avenues to leadership.
- A professional accounting designation such as a CPA.
- Minimum ten years of directly related financial management experience.
- Skilled in leading teams and collaborating effectively in team environments.
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 101,900.00 - Max Salary $ 152,800.00
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
- Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
- Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
- Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
- Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
- Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
- Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
- We Put People First
- We Do What is Right
- We Are Better Together
- We Are Driven to Achieve
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
- Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
- Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
- Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
- Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
- Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
- 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
- First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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