Position: Financial Manager

Company: Wold Architects and Engineers

Location: Downtown St. Paul, MN

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (in-office for first 3 months, then hybrid)

Wold Architects and Engineers, a leading architectural and engineering firm, is seeking a talented Financial Manager to oversee our Operations team. This role will focus on driving operational efficiency, financial oversight, and supporting project cost management in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This position is ideal for a finance professional with experience in the architectural, engineering, or construction (AEC) sectors who thrives on solving complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of four, providing support, training, and guidance to ensure optimal performance and team development.
• Foster a collaborative culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and excellence in project execution.
• Facilitate team growth through professional development initiatives, equipping team members with the skills to excel.

Business Acumen & Strategy

• Cultivate a deep understanding of the firm’s business model, strategic objectives, and key performance indicators to drive alignment within the finance team.
• Stay current on industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes that may influence business operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with departments such as Project Management, Estimating, and Engineering to align on project goals and financial objectives.
• Build and maintain strong communication channels across the organization to facilitate seamless information flow and informed decision-making.

Operational Efficiency

• Oversee project cost management, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies, and implementing process improvements.
• Drive operational efficiencies and raise awareness of financial impacts, ensuring prompt resolution of cost-related issues.
• Identify and develop solutions for challenges within operational processes, enhancing financial reporting accuracy and effectiveness.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Oversee project budgets to ensure they align with contractual terms, performing monthly forecasting and addressing any cost concerns impacting profitability.
• Manage project cost accounting, including tracking labor, materials, subcontractor expenses, change orders, and other project costs, to provide comprehensive reporting.
• Support annual and special audits and enhance management reporting to optimize financial visibility.
• Supervise receivables processing to maximize project cash flow.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business operations; MBA preferred.
• 3-7 years of experience in a financial management role within the AEC or professional services industries.
• Demonstrated experience with Oracle or similar ERP systems; experience with job costing is a plus. ERP System: Experience with Oracle preferred, transitioning to NetSuite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a detail-oriented approach to managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced) and experience with ERP accounting applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with team members across diverse levels and backgrounds.

Join Wold Architects and Engineers and become part of a team that contributes to community impact through innovative building design. If you have a finance background and a passion for leading people and projects, we encourage you to apply for this dynamic role.