Finance Senior Principal bei McKinstry

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a Finance Senior Principal to join our dynamic team as a member of our growing Finance and Accounting division in Seattle. This position will provide financial leadership to business divisions in the development and execution of financial strategies to drive growth and profitability. This role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, risk management, capital allocation, and complex financial modeling. Additional responsibilities may include:

Strategic Financial Planning:

·       Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company’s long-term vision and goals.

·       Lead advanced financial modeling to support scenario planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making for department and corporate initiatives.

·       Identify growth opportunities, including new markets, partnerships, or acquisitions, and evaluate their financial viability.

·       Act as a key finance liaison with operations leadership to link business unit and company financial strategies.

Financial Modeling and Analysis

·       Build and maintain complex financial models to evaluate business unit economics, incorporating variables such as backlog, headcount, cash position and market conditions.

·       Develop sensitivity analyses and stress-test models to assess the impact of cost overruns, delays, or economic fluctuations on profitability.

·       Integrate key performance indicators (KPIs) into financial models to track business unit and division financial health.

·       Create cash flow models to optimize financing expense, accounting for contractual payment terms, project timelines, and working capital requirements.

·      Lead business units through annual corporate strategic planning process including business planning, investment business cases, and annual budget & forecast processes.

·      Responsible for monthly and quarterly company and business unit financial statements, business planning and financial reporting and analysis.

·      Partner with finance leadership as to the development of enterprise financial policies, conduct special studies, and collaborate with various departments in the preparation of statistical studies.

Investment & Portfolio Analysis

·       Develop detailed financial models to assess the viability of new business ventures, including potential expansion into new markets, service lines, or innovative project delivery methods

·       Conduct detailed financial analysis to assess the ROI of capital investments, supported by detailed financial models.

·       Manage a portfolio of capital investments, using models to track performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities.

·       Provide strategic guidance on resource allocation based on model-driven insights.

·       Evaluate and structure financing for joint ventures, public-private partnerships, or major infrastructure projects.

Risk Management & Market Insights

·       Assess financial risks related to market trends, commodity prices, and construction-specific challenges (e.g., supply chain disruptions), incorporating risk factors into financial models.

·       Develop hedging strategies or other risk mitigation tools, using modeling to evaluate effectiveness in protecting the company’s financial position.

·       Monitor industry trends and competitor performance to inform strategic financial decisions and update models accordingly.

Innovation & Process Improvement

·      Drive the adoption of advanced financial tools, technologies, and analytics to enhance strategic decision-making.

·      Streamline financial processes to improve efficiency and scalability in a fast-paced construction environment.

Leadership Functions

·      This position will provide leadership and guidance within Finance and may directly manage a small team.

·      Under the guidance of the Finance Director, lead, mentor and develop the financial team to support the company’s financial requirements.

·      Collaborate with Finance leadership in defining staffing needs and position requirements.

·      Participate and support hiring and onboarding new employees.

·      Provide training and coaching.

·      Support or conduct performance evaluations.

Other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

·       12+ years of experience in finance, with at least 7 years in a strategic or leadership role.

·       Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related field or equivalent work experience required.

·       Extensive experience in building and managing complex financial models, preferably in construction or manufacturing sectors.

·       Proven success in developing and implementing financial strategies for large-scale projects or organizations.

·       Strong understanding of construction project economics, including cost structures, contract management, and market dynamics.

·       Outstanding communication and presentation skills to translate complex modeling outputs to diverse stakeholders.

·       Visionary, proactive, and able to balance strategic foresight with practical execution in a dynamic industry.

·       Strategic and results-oriented collaborator with multiple stakeholders; able to lead large-scale projects and reprioritize as necessary.

·       Strong analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills with expertise in Excel financial modeling

·       Experience using ERP tools, financial and operational databases, and accounting software

·       Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.

·       Knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative data collection, metrics & analysis required.

·       Knowledge in developing reports from scratch using Business Objects or    Crystal Reports required.

·       Prior Business Intelligence development and design is preferred.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $123,570 - $214,110 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. 

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.