Finance Manager

The Finance Manager oversees financial operations (P2P, OTC and/or R2R) for the Division, ensuring accurate reporting, strong fiscal controls, and strategic financial planning across multiple projects. This role partners closely with team leads, project managers, operation and division leadership to evaluate project performance, manage cash flow, and support long-term organizational growth. The Finance Manager leads day-to-day operations, job-cost analysis, and month-end close activities while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, industry regulations, and company policies.

Reporting to the Division Controller, this role will support finance transformation initiatives by investing in people / process / technology.

• Partner with operations, estimating, procurement, and executive teams to align financial operations with business goals
• Lead the P2P / OTC departments
• Ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual requirements are met timely
• Coach, mentor and supervise a team of 5+ Support external audits, vendor relationships, and insurance reviews
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices in financial operations
• Analyze financial trends, project performance, and cost drivers to support decision-making
• Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis for bids, proposals, and capital investments

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master's or CPA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, at least 3 years within the construction industry, with Cost Plus (GMP), Fixed-fee, and Lump-sum revenue recognition / billing
• Strong understanding of construction accounting concepts such as WIP, retainage, lien releases, bonds, OCIP, job-costing, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., COINS, Viewpoint, Sage 300, Procore, CMiC) is a plus
• 5+ years managing a team in a high growth organization
• Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and overseeing union / non-union payroll
• 5+ years financial operations oversight
• Strong accounting acumen with working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize M365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, etc. required

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these character is