MANNING ARCHITECTS

CFO

**THE PERSON **

Are you a data-driven, analytical, and creative problem solver? Do you have experience working as a CFO in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to join a dynamic team and be a key player in shaping the future of a growing company? If you answered yes to these questions, then we want to talk to you!

Our ideal CFO is a friendly and accessible team player. Our candidate is honest and respectful, maintaining boundaries and communicating effectively. We seek someone who values loyalty and humility and has a high aptitude for technology. * This is a fully remote position with quarterly travel to the New Orleans, LA office.*

• Adaptable - You are versatile with the ability to pivot. Creative, flexible, and willing to change, you are even keeled, balanced and calm. A confident, curious, solutions-oriented problem solver, you seek out challenges and are not overwhelmed easily. You are well-read and a continuous learner who is on the lookout for new ways to innovate.
• Mature - You have an elevated sense of professionalism, taking ownership and putting the company's interest first. As someone who is highly experienced and has “seen it all”, you value learning from the past and use those lessons to develop future talent. You have a high EQ, listen first and value relationships. Skilled at asking the right questions, you have the ability to unearth underlying issues.
• Intelligent - You are process-driven, data-driven, and understand financial tools. You are able to forecast and get results. A proficient Excel user, you can dissect a financial statement and enjoy staying up to date in related fields. You are tenacious with a solid financial aptitude. Technologically informed, you have a growth mindset and look to the future of your industry.
• Hard Working - You have strong time management skills and a sense of urgency. Assertive and decisive, you're a strong negotiator who works well under pressure and holds themselves and others accountable. You are able to balance your priorities while maintaining an appropriate level of responsiveness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The job responsibilities of our CFO include, but are not limited to:

Financial Management

• Directly responsible for financial health of the company
• Principal advisor to the CEO
• Manage bank accounts, reconciliations, and credit card payments
• Contract review and negotiation
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Manage insurance applications and software renewals
• Daily financial dashboard
• Prepare monthly financial statements / P&L / Balance sheet
• Monthly invoicing
• Collections
• Set up project budgets for labor consultants and expenses for accurate fee split
• Prepare Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) invoices for governmental clients
• Review financial history and trends
• Ajera Expert (or similar ERP / CRM)

Taxes, Reporting & Compliance

• Year-end tax coordination with outside accounting vendor
• Complete quarterly returns
• Manage documentation required by consulting CPA for tax filings
• Manage IRS tax amendments (employee retention tax credits, 179D)
• Manage all annual financial documents, taxes, year-end reconciliation
• Federal regulation compliance
• Utilization reports
• Update and maintain revenue projections

Employee Management

• Leadership, management, and accountability for the accounting team
• Review and approve employee expense reports
• Manage project and employee check requests
• Process and manage bi-monthly payroll and taxes
• Review and edit monthly expense budget

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in financial leadership
• Experience with a rapidly growing company beyond $25M annually
• Experience working with a major ERP / CRM software (Ajera, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle)
• 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or similar

Preferred

• Architecture, Engineering, or Construction industry experience
• 15+ years’ experience in financial leadership
• CPA
• MBA

Desired

• Experience working with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

THE COMPANY – Manning, APC

Founded in 1985, Manning, APC has a proven track record with complex urban projects. We’re nationally recognized as a top design firm with a passion for improving the quality of life in the communities where we work and live through design and collaboration. Manning provides leadership for projects across the United States and internationally in aviation, education, civic, corporate, cultural, healthcare, hospitality, and transit.

WHY Manning, APC?

At Manning, APC, we have many exciting projects and clients. We value work/life balance and celebrate focused work. Our CFO must learn about our industry and meet new challenges. They must enjoy working remotely and collaboratively and know how to hit the ground running.

• Fully remote environment
• Flexible working options
• Strong culture

Our Core Values are:

• Balance
• Curiosity
• Gratitude
• Humility
• Respectful

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** Are you ready to join a company with a strong virtual culture where people are collaborative and centered? Do you want to work where there is growth opportunity? Join Manning’s team!**

Salary: $120k - $140k

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO