Careers

The Director of Finance is an essential member of the leadership team and is responsible for driving profitable growth through strategic financial insight, accurate and timely financial reporting, and strong cross-functional collaboration within our family of companies.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day-to-day financial activities; including expense, cost, and margin control, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goal management and reporting, cash flow monitoring and forecasting.
• Identify and communicate economic trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Help guide the financial and operational strategy of our family of companies, which includes Zimmerman Architectural Studios, Venture Architects, Harwood Engineering Consultants and ZHV Properties.
• Track and provide metrics tied to our strategy; provide analysis on where studios are performing well and where/how they can improve.
• Forecast firm results and partner with shareholders on important initiatives to maintain shareholder growth and affordability.
• Maintain and develop company dashboards within the ERP system to provide users with relevant information.
• Assist in evaluating the financial impact of business initiatives and investments and contribute to long-term financial planning and growth strategies.
• Prepare business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets. ensuring that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Audit accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinate with outside auditors and provide information for the annual review.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements; including appropriate registrations and tax filings.
• Manage the firm’s banking relationships.
• Work to improve processes, add efficiencies, and provide better information to manage the organization.
• Oversee, manage and mentor accounting staff.
• Other accounting and financial duties as needed to support the firm.

 Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 10 years related experience with proven leadership skills and experience in operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• Experience in a service-based firm with project cost accounting and management.
• Forward thinking. Ability to incorporate facts from past events and current insights to forecast future results.
• High degree of emotional intelligence with an ability to interact as a business partner and foster a collaborative environment in the firm and with leadership team.
• Commitment to a high degree of accuracy when producing financial information and presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to adjust to new, different, or changing requirements while conveying a sense of urgency.
• Ability to proactively improve processes.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Government Team. You will be responsible for leading Midwest, local, county and state government facility projects to a successful completion, including client satisfaction, design, schedule, and attainment of client’s vision. 

Responsibilities:                    

• You will lead the design and documentation of multiple projects while communicating regularly with clients and consultants and helping to effectively manage project delivery.
• You will be the main point of contact for the client and are responsible for attaining their overall mission, vision, goals, and satisfaction.
• You will develop and update project schedules, educate the client on the process to be followed, and meet milestones and deadlines.
• You will create and maintain project budgets, work plans, and contracts.
• You will oversee the development of technical solutions in response to design and code requirements and assure that design solutions have technical integrity.
• You will develop and maintain relationships with current and potential clients, consultants, community leaders, and public officials.
• You will maintain a deep understanding of the development, design, and construction activities we currently serve, or target to serve, in our planning and design services to government entities.
• You will participate in project pursuits, interviews, and varied business development activities.

Skills and Experience Needed:

• A Bachelors’ Degree and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design and construction of large-scale institutional building types.
• WI Architectural registration preferred.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design/rendering software.
• Proficient working with Microsoft Office and Excel.
• You have strong organizational skills and are comfortable delegating to various members of the project team.
• You are a team player, goal-oriented, enjoy variety, and work effectively with teams.
• You are an initiative-taker, responsible and persistent, with a methodical approach to your work and you enjoy utilizing your previous work experience and contacts to seek new opportunities for the firm.
• You understand not only how to design, but also how to coordinate and engage a team.
• You bring superior communication, presentation, organization, and people skills along with the essential with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.