Job Description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential-related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

We’re looking for a Director of IT Finance and Procurement to lead all aspects of IT financial management and procurement strategy. This senior leader will be instrumental in ensuring alignment between technology investments, vendor partnerships, and our business goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence through fiscal discipline and strategic vendor engagement.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead the development and management of IT budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor financial performance, identify variances, and take corrective action as needed.
• Oversee procurement processes, vendor negotiations, and contract management.
• Evaluate and enhance vendor performance and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Collaborate with the CIO and executive team to ensure alignment of IT spending with business strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance on technology investments and financial risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial and procurement processes using analytics and best practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance and procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT financial management, procurement, or a similar function.
• Proven leadership at the director or senior management level, with a track record of strategic and operational success.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, and procurement best practices.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with IT financial frameworks, software licensing, and contract compliance.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Chicago Business Journal, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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