Director of Finance

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee‑owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well‑established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee‑owned with 40+ years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

Partner with and support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in providing company‑wide financial leadership and governance for Wunderlich‑Malec Engineering, supporting and gradually expanding responsibility across key finance disciplines. Bring industry best‑practice perspective gained outside the organization, complementing WM's strong accounting foundation with capabilities in FP&A, cash flow modeling, capital strategy, treasury policy, investment governance, and data‑driven executive reporting. Drive financial integrity, disciplined decision‑making, and long‑term sustainability by aligning financial strategy with Company objectives and Employee Owner interests.

This is a senior leadership role with broad accountability, working in close alignment with the CFO to support company‑wide financial performance, governance, and strategic execution. The Director of Finance plays a primary leadership role in ensuring company‑wide financial performance and governance and is expected to personally ensure commitments are met, applying whatever time and effort are required by operational, regulatory, and stakeholder demands.

This role is expected to strengthen the depth and continuity of the Company's financial leadership over time. The Director of Finance operates with significant responsibility and independence while recognizing the CFO's ultimate accountability for financial strategy, reporting, and governance.

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and execute a Company financial strategy in alignment with CFO direction and company objectives
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes, including development of multi‑year projections aligned with operational and strategic plans
• Drive continuous improvement of the monthly close process in partnership with Accounting and Operations, balancing accuracy and materiality to achieve faster, more predictable close timelines that support timely financial insight and executive decision‑making
• Develop financial models grounded in key operational drivers—such as utilization, backlog, project mix, and resource capacity—to project revenue, margin, and cash flow. Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts with scenario planning tied to project pipelines and workforce capacity
• Provide financial insight and perspective to executive leadership on strategic initiatives and investments, supporting informed decision‑making through disciplined analysis and data‑driven evaluation

Acquisitions & Strategic Investments

• Support merger, acquisition, and strategic investment activities including financial due diligence, valuation, and deal structuring
• Coordinate with executive leadership, legal counsel, banking partners, and external advisors
• Support post‑acquisition financial integration and performance tracking
• Build business cases and ROI analyses for capital investments, hiring plans, and strategic initiatives

Cash Flow, Treasury & Banking

• Develop detailed cash flow models incorporating project billing cycles, AR collections, and working capital dynamics to support forecasting accuracy
• Lead company‑wide cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and scenario modeling
• Support management of banking relationships, credit facilities, treasury services, and covenant compliance in coordination with the CFO
• Evaluate financing strategies to support growth, acquisitions, and capital needs

Investments – Short‑Term & Long‑Term

• Advise on corporate investment strategies aligned with Company objectives, liquidity needs, and risk tolerance, informed by industry best practices
• Evaluate periodically the Company's corporate investment policy, including asset allocation guidelines, risk parameters, and alignment with long‑term strategic and ESOP considerations, in alignment with CFO guidance
• Review and assess the…