Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage a 13-week cash flow forecasting model.
• Drive accounts receivable and payable optimization.
• Identify and eliminate inefficiencies to maintain a lean financial, disciplined financial structure.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning aligned to company strategy.
• Maintain accurate, organized financial records across all systems.
• Track and analyze key financial and operational metrics.
• Build and maintain real-time dashboards for KPI and performance monitoring.
• Deliver actionable insights to improve profitability, efficiency, and execution.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax and reporting regulations.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Manage audits and coordinate with external accountants or consultants.
• Partner with the CEO to design scalable financial processes.
• Conduct financial modeling to support decision-making and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial discipline, reporting efficiency, and automation.
• Work closely with sales and operations teams to align financial processes with business objectives.
• Serve as a financial advisor to department heads, guiding budgeting and expenditure decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with demonstrated academic or practical exposure to financial operations.
• OR 3-5 years of financial analysis or management experience.
• Proven experience with cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and process implementation.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Track record of building financial processes from scratch.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

PREFERRED

• MBA or professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in construction, contracting, or project-based industries.
• Knowledge of job costing, project accounting, and industry KPIs.
• Experience leading accounting software implementations and process improvement projects.