Director of Finance and Accounting | Donahue Favret

Company Information: DonahueFavret is a leading general contractor providing preconstruction and construction services throughout Louisiana and the Gulf South.

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DonahueFavret Contractors, Inc. seeks a Director of Finance and Accounting, with 10(+) years of controller or leadership experience (preferably in Commercial Construction). Candidates should possess strong people skills and work as a liaison with all members of the team. This position works closely with the Company’s President, Board of Directors, and Operations Team and is responsible for all financial aspects of our mid-size construction company. The ideal candidate will appreciate hands-on oversight of, or direct (and actively participate as necessary) accounting, financial reporting, work in process/job costing, budgeting, forecasting, job auditing/internal audit, cash management functions, and strategic financial initiatives.

Additional Job Duties include maintaining and reporting on Corporate Financials, auditing Costs of Good Sold for construction projects, recommending benchmarks for financial performance, calculating variances from the budget and reporting significant issues, and providing financial analyses for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations. The position reports directly to the President & CEO, and manages 3 direct reports. If this describes you, and you meet the qualifications below, apply today!

Success Factors

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Maintains confidentiality, while remaining open to other’s ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

Prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. Observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Benefits

DonahueFavret is pleased to offer a comprehensive array of quality benefits to protect your health, your family and your way of life. We offer medical, dental, vision, disability, accident, and basic and supplemental life insurance. Employees can also enroll in our company's 401k plan. Individuals will also have access to the Employee Assistance Program and a growing Wellness Plan. DonahueFavret provides Paid Time Off in addition to Paid Holidays.

It is the policy of DonahueFavret to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Apply Today

At DonahueFavret we are always looking for new and experienced talent to join our team. If you would like to apply to work at DonahueFavret Contractors please contact our Human Resources Director at careers@donahuefavret.com or fill out the form linked here to get in contact with us.

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