Finance Manager

We are looking for a Finance Manager to support the financial health and planning of a large-scale construction project in Ruther Glen, Virginia. This role partners closely with project leadership to guide budgeting, forecasting, procurement planning, and financial reporting across the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, a solid accounting foundation, and the ability to keep complex cost activity organized, accurate, and actionable.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with project leaders to develop reliable project budgets and labor forecasts for a long-term construction engagement.
• Review indirect spending against budget on a regular basis, investigate cost variances, and drive corrective actions to improve financial performance.
• Build and maintain detailed cash flow projections, updating assumptions each month to help keep the project in a positive cash position.
• Prepare and submit monthly cost-plus billings for high-value project work with accuracy and timeliness.
• Direct procurement planning after project award, incorporating purchasing schedules, compliance needs, and logistical considerations.
• Track purchasing activity against the approved plan, evaluate deviations, and confirm that any adjustments are supported by sound business reasons.
• Support the setup and ongoing maintenance of the project work breakdown structure to promote consistent cost tracking and accountability.
• Assist the project team with monthly financial reporting by analyzing results, highlighting gains or losses, and obtaining explanations for significant variances.
• Contribute financial insight during management reviews and help ensure project controls remain effective throughout the duration of the work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or project cost control.
• Working knowledge of core accounting principles and the ability to apply them to operational and financial issues.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in variance analysis, financial modeling, and ad hoc financial review.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple priorities independently.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, with the confidence to ask questions, solve problems, and collaborate across teams.

Compensation

$85,000.00-$115,000.00 Yearly

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