Associate Director | Financial Controller | US Remote

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that have a transformative impact on our people, communities, and societies across the globe.

• Safety First – Going home safe and well
• Client Focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create Opportunity – For our people to excel

• Collaborating with Project Managers to drive project performance and ensure high‑quality financial decisions are made.
• Providing objective financial advice and opinions that positively impact project outcomes.
• Challenging spend plans and identifying opportunities to deliver services more efficiently.
• Investigating high‑risk and material financial issues and problem areas on projects.
• Developing and proposing solutions to resolve concerns.
• Managing and leading a large team of senior direct reports, ensuring excellence in delivery and continuous improvement.
• Working closely with the commercial team to provide forward‑looking insight and add value through business insight.
• Influencing financial plans, supporting public budgeting, forecasts and analysis, and advising on key financial decisions.
• Reviewing financial performance information and plans, including budgeting and forecasting, to ensure they are robust.
• Ensuring sound cost control and good financial disciplines across projects.
• Ensuring a robust internal control framework and compliance, addressing risk management processes.
• Ensuring disciplined accounting processes on projects (billing, revenue management, and project capitalisation).
• Collaborating with Finance Business Partners across business units to share best practice.
• Developing effective relationships with key staff in the Oracle support centre.
• Supporting the development of a network of super users.
• Setting up project and task structures to extract appropriate management information.
• Representing finance positively with business stakeholders.
• Collaborating toward a net‑zero carbon transition and managing associated emissions.
• Delivering performance management, technical development, direction and coaching.
• Implementing a systematic performance improvement cycle for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining strong collaboration and partnerships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiating with key senior stakeholders (c‑suite and board) on strategic matters.

• Advanced knowledge of Oracle and Power BI.
• Chartered Accountant / CPA qualification.

The estimated salary for this position is $130,000 – $150,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We also offer part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable.