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$116k–$193k/yr
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LightspeedNorthbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Northbrook, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
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Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
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LightspeedNorthbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$37/hr
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Northbrook, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Director of Finance provides strategic financial leadership to guide the firm's financial health and performance. Key duties include overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance for international operations, and managing the Workday financial system implementation.
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 15 years of progressive experience, preferably in professional services. A CPA or MBA is highly desired, along with proficiency in SQL, Workday, and advanced Excel.
Clients worldwide seek WJE’s expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 200,000 projects, combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities, has made WJE a leader in delivering innovative, practical solutions.
The same commitment to excellence, professionalism, and thoughtful problem-solving that defines our technical work is reflected in how we manage and steward the firm’s financial resources. WJE is seeking a Director of Finance with exceptional integrity, sound judgment, and a collaborative leadership style to help guide the financial health and performance of the firm.
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Administration, the Director of Finance will work closely with WJE’s Controller and finance team to provide strategic financial leadership, oversee the firm’s financial performance, and support informed decision-making across the organization. This role serves as a trusted partner to leadership, helping ensure the financial strength and stability that enable WJE to continue delivering better solutions to problems in the built world. This position will be 100% onsite at our corporate headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois.
Specifically, the Director of Finance will provide:
Strategic Financial Leadership
Establish long and short-term financial objectives that support WJE’s business strategy, sustainable growth, and long-term success
Develop and communicate financial insights that support informed decision-making and reinforce fiscal responsibility throughout the organization
Financial Management and Reporting
Oversee financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and consolidated reporting
Present financial reports and analyses to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, translating complex financial information into actionable business insights
Regulatory Compliance
Oversee tax planning, reporting, and compliance for a multi-jurisdiction international operation while monitoring regulatory developments and assessing their impact
Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements
Operational Leadership
Partner with project managers and operational leaders to provide responsive financial support, promote effective project management practices, and optimize invoicing and collections performance
Provide functional oversight of the Workday financial system implementation, including managing data continuity between legacy Deltek and Workday environments, and maintaining SQL-based querying capability against transitional datasets
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA, and/or CPA highly desirable
Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible accounting/financial roles, preferably within the professional services field
Can-do mindset and the ability to work in a company culture that is based on trust and personal responsibility as opposed to rules and policies
Solutions-oriented approach with willingness and creativity to find innovative, practical, common-sense solutions to issues and problems
Collaborative nature with an others-centered attitude and the desire and the willingness to mentor and help others succeed
Demonstrated ability to efficiently lead and complete projects
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Experience with regulatory compliance and, in particular, differing tax regulations involved in international business
High level of dependability with a strong sense of urgency and a results-oriented approach
Practical, hands-on knowledge of computer-based information systems and their role in accounting functions and financial decision-making
Technical proficiency with accounting standards, regulations, and financial reporting concepts
Ability to assess and analyze controls, processes, and operations to suggest and implement improvements
Fully functional in Microsoft Office (particularly proficient in Excel), working knowledge of data analytics in SQL and Workday reporting preferred.
Culture, Compensation, and Benefits:
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists. Clients worldwide seek our expertise to solve the most significant, interesting, and challenging problems in the built world. Our applied experience from more than 200,000 projects combined with unparalleled laboratory and testing capabilities have made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients we serve.
Working at WJE is a team endeavor characterized by a culture of trust and personal responsibility. We encourage open communication, continuous learning, innovative thinking, ongoing mentoring, and free-flowing collaboration. We seek highly talented and hard-working individuals who want to be challenged, who want hands-on work, who want to set a higher standard, and who want to be mentored by the industry’s most accomplished experts. People with outstanding Character, unwavering Commitment to our core and culture, strong Expertise, and genuine Enthusiasm for their work.
Learn more about the Extraordinary People we hire at WJE at www.wje.com/careers
WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure composed of base salary, incentive pay, and industry-leading benefits:
Base salary is determined through consideration of a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity.
Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically resulting in above-market total compensation.
A good faith estimate of the annual starting base salary (gross) is in the following range:
$115,650.00 - $192,750.00WJE’s industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits, including:
Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options
Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay, vesting immediately
Time off to care for yourself and others
Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development
Learn more about WJE’s total rewards package here.
WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.
Helping clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world.
Founded in 1956, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) is an interdisciplinary firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Supported by unparalleled laboratory and field-testing capabilities, our experts draw on more than seventy years of experience to deliver innovative and practical solutions grounded in deep technical expertise. WJE is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, with thirty offices in the United States and United Kingdom, serving clients around the globe. Visit WJE.com to learn more.
Offices: 330 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062, US
Based on 65 listings with disclosed salaries, most engineering jobs in Northbrook, IL pay between $65k–$150k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
There are currently 76 open engineering positions in Northbrook, IL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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