Chief Operations Officer / Chief Financial Officer

Triad Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Chief Operations Officer / Chief Financial Officer (COO/CFO) to strategically lead and manage the corporation to ensure operating efficiency, and be responsible for all financial activities, safeguarding the financial strength of the corporation.

Employee Owned Firm - Comprehensive Benefit Package

The Preferred Candidate:

• Will have at least 5 years of successful operational and/or financial management experience at the corporate level
• Is results-oriented with superior skills in organization, planning and attention to detail
• Possesses excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Displays strong leadership and vision
• Demonstrates strong business acumen
• Is proactive, self-directed and reliable
• Exhibits a strong sense of integrity, honesty and ethics
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills

DUTIES

Leadership

• Foster a safety-first culture by following and promoting all corporate safety procedures
• Provide day-to-day leadership and management to the organization that mirrors the mission and core values of the company
• Motivate and lead a high performance management team
• Demonstrate integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the corporate mission
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
• Provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company

Finance

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance
• Participate in the development of the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action
• Participate in BOD meetings, providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the CEO, the Board of Directors and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities
• Develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization, including, but not limited to the aspects of accounting, bookkeeping and collections, by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation
• Establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges
• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets
• Evaluate needs for capital based on input from Practice Leaders, Regional Managers and/or Board of Directors
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments
• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs
• Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter
• Evaluate the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group
• Assist in selecting insurance coverage for the corporation, including assembling the necessary information to be considered by potential agents and/or underwriters
• Oversee financial administration of benefit and retirement programs

Corporate Management

• Drive the regions to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives
• Direct the implementation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based on corporate goals and growth objectives
• Effectively manage the Regional Managers by evaluating and holding these employees accountable for achieving their goals
• Summarize plans and forecasted needs for all regions
• Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies
• Coordinate and approve pricing, estimating and scoping strategies for major projects
• Train, mentor, and evaluate Regional Managers
• Monitor non-billable duties, revenue per FTE, time sheets and utilization
• Monitor work-in-process, billings, accounts receivable and collections
• Adhere to the Triad Authority Matrix and ensure compliance corporate wide
• Lead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes
• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes 
• Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company
• Collaborate with the management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of our organization
• Management and oversight of Human Resource and IT departments

Quality and Risk Management

• Monitor engineering and science services, ensuring consistent application throughout the company and alignment with company goals
• Monitor client satisfaction
• Ensure all activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations

Business Development

• Assist and actively participate in business development activities
• Participate in presentations to clients, demonstrating technical credentials and professional expertise
• Participate and work closely with marketing staff in proposal preparation
• Represent the firm with clients and at professional associations and business meetings across the entire corporate footprint

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business 
• C.P.A. or P.E. preferred

Experience

• 12 years progressive experience in an A/E/P firm; at least 5 years at a corporate level of operational and financial management 

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Must possess advanced reading, writing and math skills
• Must possess intermediate to advanced computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), the ability to learn various types of company software, and knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems
• Must be available to work in all types of indoor environments

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required for extended periods to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The vision requirements include: ability to adjust focus, depth perception, distance vision and close vision.

Triad Engineering is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm that provides geotechnical and civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental services, land surveying, construction testing and monitoring services to a wide range of clients. We are an employee-owned firm with nearly 200 employees throughout West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Ohio and offer an extensive benefits package.

Triad Engineering Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. As a condition of employment, candidates are required to take and pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Triad Engineering, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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