Finance Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets from pre-construction through completion
• Monitor project costs, track variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Update financial forecasts based on project progress, change orders, and actual costs
• Manage cash flow forecasting and financial analysis for projects
• Prepare and submit progress billings (AIA or client-specific formats)
• Track receivables, manage collections, and reconcile payments
• Maintain accurate cost coding and financial records
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and performance analysis
• Support project closeout with final cost reporting and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and contract requirements
• Identify financial risks and support mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, subcontractors, and leadership
• Participate in project meetings and provide financial insights
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in financial management, project controls, or construction finance
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, forecasting, and WIP reporting
• Experience with construction ERP systems (JD Edwards, ViewPoint)
• Advanced Excel skills - Formulas, and forecasting
• Experience on large-scale or mission-critical projects (Preferred)
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking
• Capable of identifying financial variances, solving problems, communicating clearly with both financial and non-financial stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment