Overview:

UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education.

Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships.

As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence.

Summary

The Director FP&A will be responsible for the review and analysis of financial performance for the organization, assist with development of forecast and budgets, financial modeling, and ad-hoc reporting and analysis. This position will provide strategic financial support including preparing monthly financial presentations, KPI reporting and other related projects. A strong candidate will combine an analytical mindset with technical ability.

The Ideal Candidate

Energetic – Passion and high energy for delivering results in a fast paced and high growth environment; autonomous, strong self-starter with a sense of urgency.

Resourceful – Enjoys challenging projects, taking initiative to solve problems, and executing on deliverables.

Team Player – Enjoys being on a team. Works well with others and brings a positive attitude.

Adaptable – Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible as business priorities change.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial results, business drivers, trends, and key performance indicators to provide value-added insight and analysis to support the business.

• Consolidate and own the process of monthly management financials for UES by region and company.

• Prepare monthly/quarterly management reporting, presentations and dashboards for senior executives and Board of Directors.

• Prepare KPI reporting for 7 regions and consolidated company including the support in development of branch KPI reporting.

• Coordinate the budget and forecast process in partnership with business and department leaders to deliver results aligned with strategic objectives.

• Provide FP&A support and guidance to other departments and assist with ad-hoc projects reporting and analysis.

• Identify and research variances to forecast, budget and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.

• Identify and understand business challenges; propose and create solutions.

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships within the finance organization and cross-functional teams.

• Operate with a high sense of urgency and ownership.

• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Occasional travel 5% may be necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• 7+ years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis

• Experience in an engineering / construction services business

• D365, Hyperion or OneStream experience preferred

• Deltek Vantagepoint experience a plus

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal), and the ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organization

• Highly organized and able to multitask

• Demonstrated strong presentation skills

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Mission

We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving.

We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment.

EEOC Statement

UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!

Who We Are:

UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level.

Growing in Excellence

As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us.

Why Work at UES?

We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. Click here (https://teamues-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/p/sbielefeldt/EbEUX7QyRi9Np7gALiJOZlkBNwVgknUxkYY7P7dcARIV9Q?e=CSxw2C) to see how we support our people in and out of the workplace . Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.

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EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Team: Finance & Accounting

Work Type: Full-Time

Location Type: hybrid