Director, FP&A - Electrification

ABM Industries • Cumming, GA • 4d ago

Overview

ABM Technical Services (ATS) is seeking a hands-on Director of FP&A for its largest business segment - a $500M+ construction and electrical contracting division . This role combines strategic financial leadership with deep operational engagement, supporting project execution, financial planning, cost control, and performance improvement across a dynamic, project-driven organization.

The Director serves as the primary financial partner to the segment President and operational leadership, driving profitability, accountability, and disciplined growth. This leader will be directly involved in project forecasting, margin analysis, working capital management, and process improvement, while also overseeing financial governance and reporting.

This position currently manages one team member, with the opportunity to expand as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Project Support

Serve as a trusted financial partner to operational leaders, project managers, and contract teams, ensuring financial clarity and accountability across all active projects.

Lead monthly and annual forecasting cycles, focusing on project-level profitability, backlog health, and risk mitigation.

Review and validate project financials - including revenue recognition, job cost reporting, and cash flow forecasting - to ensure accurate, timely insights for decision-making.

Strengthen project forecasting for large and complex construction and electrical contracts, improving visibility into margins and cash flow performance.

Business Performance Management

Drive consistent and reliable financial performance by identifying trends, opportunities, and risks within the segment.

Develop and refine reporting tools that give operational leaders better insight into controllable profitability, labor productivity, and overhead efficiency.

Partner with operations and estimating teams on contract pricing, change orders, and cost recovery strategies to protect and expand margins.

Controls, Process Improvement & ERP Transformation

Oversee the segment's adherence to US GAAP and ABM accounting policies while identifying areas to streamline reporting and reduce controllership risk.

Play a key leadership role in the ERP transformation , ensuring financial processes are standardized, automated, and aligned with project execution needs.

Improve forecasting and month-end processes to shorten cycle times and enhance accuracy.

Strategic and Operational Leadership

Support long-term planning, business integration, and growth initiatives, ensuring financial strategies align with the operational realities of the construction and electrical contracting environment.

Actively participate in leadership meetings and business reviews, helping to set performance goals and drive accountability throughout the organization.

Serve as a financial advisor in capital planning, equipment investment, and resource allocation decisions .

Team Development & Culture

Lead and mentor a small, high-performing finance team, instilling a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Promote close collaboration between finance, accounting, and field operations to ensure financial alignment across the business.

Qualifications

Required

7+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting within construction, electrical contracting, or project-based industries .

Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, and revenue recognition principles.

Demonstrated ability to work closely with project and operations leaders to drive financial performance.

Proven track record in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for large capital or construction projects.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Power BI

ERP integration experience supporting financial operations and data accuracy.

Hands-on leadership style - proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented.

Preferred

Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, JD Edwards, or NetSuite.

CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Background in both finance and accounting roles, with a mix of field and corporate experience.

Leadership Attributes

Hands-on leader who balances strategy with operational execution.

Comfortable working in fast-moving, project-oriented environments.

Proactive problem solver who identifies risks early and drives corrective action.

Clear communicator with the ability to explain financial performance to non-financial audiences.

Collaborative, accountable, and results-driven.

REQNUMBER: 138811

ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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