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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for the financial health and strategic planning of the Waggoner Engineering family of companies and will report to and partner with the Waggoner CEO to develop and implement financial strategies that support and drive the growth of the business. They will provide leadership and direction in all financial aspects of the organization, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls and financial analysis. The successful candidate will exemplify entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate exceptional leadership in collaboration, execution, and strategic thinking.
Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients. Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented personnel.
What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 19 offices and 6 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.
If you are tired of hearing “we’ve always done it this way”; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.
Your Primary Responsibilities will include
- Maintain executive responsibility for financial operations, including working capital, capital expenditures, debt levels, taxes, budget, and all aspects of general accounting.
- Develop and direct financial plans to the strategic business plan, company growth, and market opportunities and direction.
- Establish and maintain stable cash flow management policies and procedures, and ensure cash resources are available for daily operations, business, and product development.
- Set up and/or oversee all financial and operational controls and metrics within the organization.
- Analyze current and future business operations and plans to determine financial effectiveness.
- Maintain strong cash controls and reporting with Trilon Cash Management.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory institutions: payroll, 401K, local and state taxes, FARR audits, etc.
- Maintain GAAP compliance and implement best practices to be SOX compliance for financial reporting.
- Finance leader for execution of strategic transactions such as acquisitions, strategic alliances, and divestures.
- Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Including establishing finance best practices that facilitate a growth model.
- Partner closely with Trilon Group leadership and the financial leadership of other partner firms in the Trilon family to set a collaborative and holistic approach to Trilon’s financial needs.
What you'll need
With a minimum of 15 years of experience, preferably within professional services, you will bring deep expertise in financial management and strategic planning to lead our finance department and provide valuable insights to our executive leadership team.
- 15+ years of senior-level finance experience in a medium or large-size company. (relevant AEC or professional services industry experience preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or MBA.
- Strong knowledge of all aspects of US GAAP.
- Capability for budget development and forecasting.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and people skills.
- Ability to strategize and solve problems.
- Experience with mergers & acquisitions and the integration of companies is a plus.
- Understanding of fixed-price/lump-sum, T&M contracts, and other common AEC contract types is preferred.
- Must be able to ideally commute to Baton Rouge, LA or Jackson, MS OR commute into a local Waggoner office in MS, LA, AL, or TN.
Tools:
- Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred.
- Integrated or modular ERP system experience will be considered.
- Strong excel skills needed.
Why Join Our Team
We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- WEI Incentive Program
- Healthy Workplace Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Career Development and Training
- Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
- Community Service Opportunities
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
About Waggoner
Founded in 1976, Waggoner has become more than an engineering firm. Our solutions are developed through a culture of integrity, service, and creativity for the benefit of our clients.
Our highly skilled and diverse staff of program management, planning, economic development, and policy professionals are committed to delivering engineering excellence and creative solutions to every project across the major disciplines.
Our Vision
Aspire to be the first choice of clients and employees to provide sustainable and resilient planning, geo-spatial, engineering and
disaster recovery services.
disaster recovery services.
Our Mission
To improve the quality of lives of our clients, communities, and employees.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: 2nd Interview (If Applicable)
Stage 5: Offer
Stage 6: Hired
