Position Summary:
We’re seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Financial Planning & Compliance Manager to join our high-performing team. This individual will serve as the CFO’s right hand, directly supporting all aspects of financial planning, reporting, and government compliance. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves, individual contributor role that requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of federal contracting requirements, and the technical ability to build and automate reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Build and maintain dynamic financial models, including project-level forecasts and company-wide projections
- Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to drive insights across the business
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Support government compliance efforts including:
- Indirect rate development and monitoring
- Incurred Cost Submissions (ICE)
- DCAA compliance (e.g., SF1408, accounting system audits)
- Partner with project managers and operational leaders to track financial performance and analyze variances
- Assist with audit preparation and respond to audit-related requests
- Help develop internal controls and process improvements to support growth and compliance
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree; in accounting or finance preferred
- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or compliance roles
- Experience in a federal government contracting environment is required
- Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, DCAA audits, indirect rate structures, and other federal compliance areas
- Advanced Excel and modeling skills
- Proficiency with Power BI (or equivalent dashboarding tools)
- Experience with Deltek, Unanet, JAMIS, or similar GovCon ERP systems is a plus
- Experience with Oracle Financial management software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
Additional qualifications:
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Comfort navigating between high-level strategy and tactical execution
- Curiosity and the drive to improve processes and uncover insights
- A collaborative attitude and strong business acumen
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred
- 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or compliance roles
- Experience in a federal government contracting environment
- Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS, DCAA audits, indirect rate structures, and other federal compliance areas
- Advanced Excel and modeling skills
- Proficiency with Power BI (or equivalent dashboarding tools)
- Experience with Deltek, Unanet, JAMIS, or similar GovCon ERP systems
- Experience with Oracle Financial management software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
What We Do
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.







