Finance Director - Traveling
Join Helix Traffic Solutions – Traffic Control for a Safer Tomorrow
About Helix We’re not just placing cones – we’re rethinking the way traffic moves. Helix is a national leader in traffic control and work zone safety, delivering smart, responsive solutions across the country. From high-tech ITS systems to boots-on-the-ground support, we’re shaping the future of infrastructure safety.
Why Helix? We're a people-first company with a mission to save lives. At Helix, you’ll find:
- A culture of safety, service, and integrity
- Real career growth through training and internal mobility
- The backing of a national organization, with the heart of a local team
- A place where your work directly improves public safety
What to Expect Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential – and that’s exactly what makes it rewarding. Every role at Helix plays a part in protecting lives and keeping communities moving. If you're motivated, adaptable, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d be proud to have you on our team.
We are seeking a detail-oriented finance director to join our team. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations including cash management, accounts receivable and payable, general ledger maintenance, operations partnership and general administrative functions. This role will be utilized at multiple different locations/companies and will not have a permanent location. The ideal candidate is organized, flexible, proactive, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership and accountability for all aspects of the accounting operations including daily cash management, accounts receivable and invoicing, accounts payable, general ledger maintenance, fixed asset subledgers and account reconciliations.
- Performs weekly cash flow forecast and intercompany cash activities.
- Prepares financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule in accordance with GAAP reporting.
- Responsible for Intercompany reconciliation process.
- Responsible for regulatory reporting, including local business taxes.
- Supports annual financial audit.
- Safeguards the Company’s assets through establishing, monitoring, and reviewing effective internal controls.
- Lead annual strategy, annual budget and forecasting, monthly estimates, and monthly business reviews in partnership with the President and executive team members.
- Drive automation, efficiency, and scalability initiatives to meet growth requirements.
- Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs
Qualifications
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to travel regularly, up to 75%
- Solid understanding of US GAAP accounting principles and financial analysis including an
- advanced understanding revenue recognition and lease accounting
- Ability and willingness to be hands‐on and dive into the detail
- Demonstrated track record in building and developing superior finance teams with best
- practices in a high‐growth, high change environment
- Analytical and problem‐solving skills
- Continuous process improvement mindset
- Advanced Excel skills and comprehension
- High attention to detail and ability to work within stringent deadlines
- Ability to interact and influence direct and indirect reports and peers
Benefits: • 401(k) with company matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or finance
- CPA license or equivalent certification preferred
- 10+ years progressive financial management experience
- Solid financial, analytical, and business acumen