Division ControllerBKF Engineers • Oakland, CA, United States
Division Controller
BKF Engineers • Oakland, CA, United States
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[job_card.job_description]Serve as a financial liaison between Business Sector leadership and the Finance / Accounting organization, translating financial performance into operational terms. Partner with leadership to influence decision-making, resource allocation, and business strategies that improve profitability and growth. Promote understanding and adoption of company KPIs across assigned sectors, driving behaviors that align with corporate objectives. Facilitate collaboration between Finance and Operations to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting capabilities. Serve as the operational lead for project delivery process integration during mergers and acquisitions. Lead onboarding of acquired teams into the company's project lifecycle, enterprise resource planning tools, quality systems, and document management processes. Develop, mentor, and lead a team of Project Accountants, fostering professional growth and building future leadership capacity. Standardize and advance best practices for successful month-end closing, project setup, billing, compliance, and reporting. Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce inefficiencies, improve internal controls, and strengthen the financial management framework. Support training and knowledge transfer to enhance project managers' financial acumen and accountability. Oversee full-cycle contract financial administration and project accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. Monitor division-level financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations. Facilitate monthly financial reviews with Business Sector leadership, driving accountability for results and identifying opportunities for improvement. Facilitate annual budgeting and ongoing reforecasting activities, collaborating with executive and operational leadership to align targets with strategic priorities. Ensure accurate revenue recognition, project cost tracking, and adherence to company policies and FAR / DCAA standards (if applicable). Coordinate accounts receivable and collection efforts, partnering with project teams to resolve issues and accelerate cash flow. Serve as a financial liaison between Business Sector leadership and the Finance / Accounting organization, translating financial performance into operational terms. Partner with leadership to influence decision-making, resource allocation, and business strategies that improve profitability and growth. Promote understanding and adoption of company KPIs across assigned sectors, driving behaviors that align with corporate objectives. Facilitate collaboration between Finance and Operations to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting capabilities. Serve as the operational lead for project delivery process integration during mergers and acquisitions. Lead onboarding of acquired teams into the company's project lifecycle, enterprise resource planning tools, quality systems, and document management processes. Develop, mentor, and lead a team of Project Accountants, fostering professional growth and building future leadership capacity. Standardize and advance best practices for successful month-end closing, project setup, billing, compliance, and reporting. Drive process improvement initiatives to reduce inefficiencies, improve internal controls, and strengthen the financial management framework. Support training and knowledge transfer to enhance project managers' financial acumen and accountability. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. 10+ years of progressive accounting / finance experience in the Engineering, Planning, Architecture, or Construction Management industry. Strong foundation in project accounting, contract administration, and revenue recognition. Demonstrated experience leading financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. Proven ability to influence senior leadership, communicate complex financial information, and drive operational alignment. Prior experience supervising and mentoring accounting or finance staff. Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Vantagepoint, Workday Adaptive Planning, or similar) and advanced Excel / financial modeling skills. Strategic mindset with ability to balance detail orientation and big-picture thinking. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines. High ethical standards and commitment to financial integrity. The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $110,000 - $155,000 and may vary depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an exempt, biweekly-paid position. Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k BKF pays 100% of the premiums for many of our medical, dental, and vision plans and 50% for your dependents 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays Flexible schedules Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more, click here.
The Division Controller is a strategic financial leader responsible for supporting the various Business Sectors within BKF. This role combines the technical expertise of full-cycle contract and project accounting with a forward-looking business partnership. The Division Controller will act as a liaison between Finance and Executive Leadership, driving financial performance, advancing key initiatives, and mentoring project accounting staff to strengthen overall sector results.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Oversight
- Oversee full-cycle contract financial administration and project accounting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor division-level financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and KPIs, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Facilitate monthly financial reviews with Business Sector leadership, driving accountability for results and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Facilitate annual budgeting and ongoing reforecasting activities, collaborating with executive and operational leadership to align targets with strategic priorities.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition, project cost tracking, and adherence to company policies and FAR / DCAA standards (if applicable).
- Coordinate accounts receivable and collection efforts, partnering with project teams to resolve issues and accelerate cash flow.
Business Partnership & Leadership
Team Development & Process Improvement
The Division Controller is a strategic financial leader responsible for supporting the various Business Sectors within BKF. This role combines the technical expertise of full-cycle contract and project accounting with a forward-looking business partnership. The Division Controller will act as a liaison between Finance and Executive Leadership, driving financial performance, advancing key initiatives, and mentoring project accounting staff to strengthen overall sector results.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Oversight
Business Partnership & Leadership
Team Development & Process Improvement
Key Competencies
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.
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