Corporate/Administrative

M2 Group (M2) is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing civil engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, land planning, and development management services throughout Tennessee and the Southeast. With approximately 40 professionals and annual revenue approaching $9 million, M2 is entering an exciting period of strategic expansion, targeting 20% annual growth over the next three years.

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M2 has earned a reputation for exceptional client service, technical excellence, and strong business performance. The firm was recognized as a PSMJ Circle of Excellence Award Winner in both 2025 and 2026, placing M2 among the top-performing AEC firms in North America. M2 was also named #62 on the Zweig Group Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm's growth, leadership, and industry performance.

THE OPPORTUNITY:Lead Growth. Drive Performance. Shape the Future.

Are you a creative, strategic leader with a passion for all things financial? Are you ready to help lead and shape the future of a dynamic professional services firm that values innovation, collaboration, and purpose? At M2, we are expanding our capabilities and geographic reach while implementing a strategic growth plan that requires a strategic financial leader to help guide our next phase of growth and operational excellence.

At M2, work is more than a checklist. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing, nationally recognized consulting firm. We offer competitive benefits, an exceptional team culture, and the opportunity to work directly with company leadership on strategic initiatives that drive growth and long-term success.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Finance (DOF) serves as a trusted advisor to the President/Founder and is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. This position provides leadership and oversight for all financial, accounting, administrative, risk management, and insurance functions of the company. The DOF will directly supervise accounting, finance, payroll administration, benefits-related financial administration, and other administrative personnel, including future staff added as the firm grows. This role will serve as the primary internal point of contact for M2's external CPA firm, Stambaugh Ness advisors, banking partners, insurance brokers, legal counsel, and other professional advisors.

This position is viewed as a key leadership role within M2 and is expected to play a significant part in helping the firm scale from approximately $9 million in annual revenue today to more than $15 million over the next several years.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) or professional services industry and extensive hands-on experience with Deltek Ajera and Deltek Vantagepoint.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning & Growth

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• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
  
• Lead long-range financial planning and scenario analysis.
  
• Create and maintain a three-year strategic financial plan.
  
• Support office expansion initiatives, market growth strategies, and acquisition evaluations.
  
• Assist ownership with succession planning and organizational development efforts.
  
• Oversee monthly financial reporting and analysis.
  
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital.
  
• Monitor company profitability and financial performance.
  
• Oversee banking, lending, insurance, and external financial relationships.
  
• Coordinate annual audits and tax engagements.
  
• Manage payroll administration.
  
• Manage benefits-related accounting and payment functions.
  

Project-Based Financial Management

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• Oversee project accounting utilizing Deltek Ajera and Deltek Vantagepoint.
  
• Create processes to manage, evaluate, and maintain KPIs and other financial benchmarks.
  
• Monitor utilization rates, net labor multiplier, effective multiplier, revenue factor, backlog, and project profitability.
  
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
  
• Partner with project managers and department leaders to improve project performance.
  
• Manage work-in-process (WIP), accounts receivable, and project risk.
  
• Establish financial accountability and reporting throughout the organization.
  
• Oversee the firm’s risk management program and insurance portfolio.
  
• Manage relationships with insurance brokers, carriers, and risk management advisors.
  
• Direct administration and renewal of Business Owners Policy (BOP), workers' compensation, p