Director of Finance

Overview
PSI is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial planning & analysis (FP&A), financial systems, and performance reporting across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, driving data-informed decision-making, improving financial visibility, and supporting the company's growth and scalability.

This position complements the Controller (who owns accounting, project controls, and compliance) by focusing on forward-looking financial insight, operational performance, and system-driven reporting.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the CEO and leadership team.
• Lead financial planning, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Develop financial strategies to support growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide insights on business performance, risks, and opportunities.

FP&A & Modeling

• Build and maintain financial models, including revenue forecasting, staffing plans, and scenario analysis.
• Drive monthly and quarterly financial reviews, including variance analysis and performance tracking.
• Develop forward-looking metrics to guide decision-making (utilization, backlog, margins, capacity planning).

Project & Operational Finance

• Analyze project performance and provide actionable insights to project managers and operations leaders.
• Establish consistent frameworks for tracking project health, profitability, and performance.
• Support leadership in making informed decisions on resource allocation and project strategy.

Financial Systems (Deltek Ajera)

• Own Deltek Ajera as the business lead, including reporting, configuration, and optimization.
• Drive system adoption and ensure consistency in financial data and reporting structures.
• Partner with the Controller to ensure alignment between accounting data and financial reporting outputs.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

Reporting & Data Visibility

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting packages for leadership.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Improve visibility into company performance across projects, service lines, and regions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as a bridge between finance and operations to improve alignment and reduce friction.
• Support a culture of accountability, clarity, and data-driven decision-making.
• Help standardize financial processes and expectations across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or project finance roles.
• Experience in AEC or project-based environments strongly preferred.
• Strong experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Experience with Deltek (Ajera preferred) or similar ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a finance leader in a growing organization.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial insights into action.