Senior Finance Manager

About the role

Our client is a leading project management firm serving the real estate and built‑environment sectors. With a focus on delivering successful, sustainable projects, the organization partners closely with clients and brings the resources of a global industry network to its work. They are currently seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee core accounting operations, financial reporting, and the month‑end close process. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who combines strong U.S. GAAP expertise with advanced Excel and systems capabilities and enjoys improving processes, developing people, and partnering across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including complex journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting functions such as AP, AR and billing, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, payroll, and related compliance.
• Ensure project‑related revenue, costs, allocations, billing, and financial results are accurately reflected in the accounting records and reporting.
• Partner with project and operational teams to investigate accounting issues, evaluate project profitability, and support effective financial decision‑making.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes by identifying risks, standardizing procedures, and introducing automation and technology where appropriate.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, ERP initiatives, and other finance transformation projects while maintaining accurate and well‑documented procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• CPA certification is a plus
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, Power Query, dynamic arrays, and financial analysis
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to mentor others and manage competing priorities

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals